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Where Good Ideas Come From

Where Good Ideas Come From

the natural history of innovation
Business & EconomicsScience
Pages
326
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the fascinating origins of great ideas in Steven Johnson's "Where Good Ideas Come From." Johnson explores the concept of the 'adjacent possible,' showing how innovation often arises from the slow accumulation and connection of existing concepts. This book reveals how the landscape of invention is shifting from individual pursuits to collaborative efforts for the public good.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Thought-ProvokingInformativeInspiringIntellectual

Genres

Business & Economics Science Sociology Technology Business History Philosophy & Religion Science & Nature Society

About the author

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Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson is the author of popular science books like How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From. He explores the history of innovation and the spread of knowledge in his writing.