Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson
Bestselling Author | Exploring Innovation and Technological Change
Steven Johnson transforms complex ideas into compelling narratives about technological and social evolution.
Steven Johnson transforms complex ideas into compelling narratives about technological and social evolution. Through his writing, he uncovers the unexpected patterns that drive human innovation and societal transformation.
Johnson's approach deconstructs how breakthrough ideas emerge, revealing the hidden connections that spark remarkable change. His work bridges technology, culture, and human creativity, offering audiences profound insights into how innovation actually happens.
By challenging conventional thinking, he helps leaders and organizations understand the dynamic forces shaping our modern world.
How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century
How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century
How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century
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The playful wonderland behind great inventions
The playful wonderland behind great inventions
Where good ideas come from
Where good ideas come from
The Web as a city
The Web as a city
How the "ghost map" helped end a killer disease
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