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How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World by Steven Johnson [rare books]

How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World by Steven Johnson [rare books]

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How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World by Steven Johnson explores how a handful of key inventions quietly shaped the course of human history. The book focuses on six major innovations—glass, cold, sound, clean, time, and light—and traces how each one triggered unexpected chains of change across science, culture, and everyday life. Johnson shows that inventions rarely act in isolation; instead, they spark “hummingbird effects,” where small breakthroughs lead to wide-ranging consequences over time. For example, the development of glass contributed not just to windows but also to microscopes and telescopes, which transformed medicine and astronomy. Written in an engaging, story-driven style, the book highlights the interconnected nature of progress and how modern conveniences are the result of centuries of experimentation and discovery.

About the Author

Steven Johnson is an American popular science author and media theorist known for making complex ideas accessible to general readers. His work often focuses on the intersection of science, technology, and social change, exploring how innovation evolves over time. In addition to How We Got to Now, he has written several influential books on topics such as creativity, networks, and the history of ideas. Johnson is also a television host and journalist, recognized for his ability to connect historical developments with modern life in an engaging and thought-provoking way.

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