Publisher's Summary
From the New York Times bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Everything Bad Is Good for You, a fascinating exploration of how six groundbreaking innovations have shaped the modern world.
Innovation expert Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life from their creation to investigating the key factors that allowed them to emerge. Through surprising connections between seemingly unrelated fields, Johnson describes how we arrived at our current world.
Looking at transformative innovations like cold chain, glass, clean water, recorded sound, artificial light, and beyond, Johnson examines the long-term effects these inventions had on civilization and how they continue to influence our daily lives.
Featured Reviews
"Fascinating Journey Through Innovation"
Johnson's ability to connect seemingly unrelated developments into a coherent narrative is masterful. George Newbern's narration makes complex historical developments both engaging and accessible.
"Eye-Opening Historical Connections"
A brilliant exploration of how innovations cascade through history. The audiobook format brings these interconnected stories to life in a way that keeps you engaged throughout.