Steven Johnson Knihy

Jak fotografie přivodila sociální reformu? Co spojuje chlazení potravin s Hollywoodem? A jak náš boj se špínou pomohl vytvořit chytré telefony? V tomto ilustrovaném svazku Steven Johnson zkoumá zásadní inovace, které změnily svět a naše životy. Sleduje vývoj šesti klíčových technologií moderního života (chlazení, hodiny, čočky, čištění vody, zaznamenávaný zvuk a umělé světlo) od jejich vzniku po nezamýšlené historické důsledky. Kniha obsahuje překvapivé příběhy o náhodných géniích a brilantních omylech, jako je francouzský vydavatel, který vynalezl fonograf před Edisonem, ale zapomněl na přehrávání, či „ledový král“ 19. století, který zbohatl na dovozu zmrzlé vody. Johnson zkoumá skrytou historii každodenních předmětů a nečekané souvislosti mezi zdánlivě nesouvisejícími obory. Například, jak klimatizace umožnila masovou migraci do nehostinných měst, nebo jak čistá voda přispěla k výrobě počítačových čipů. Kniha je příběhem o spolupracujících sítích, které formují moderní svět, napsaná provokativně a informativně, stejně jako předchozí tituly, které Johnsonovi získaly fanoušky po celém světě.

Spisovatel a webový guru Steven Johnson si jednou položil otázku, odkud se berou dobré nápady a jak vznikají inovace. Odpověď rozepsal na přibližně tři sta stránek, které obnášejí téměř celou lidskou historii, od starověké Číny po éru počítačů. V biologických, kulturních a environmentálních aspektech lidské kreativity vypozoroval sedm základních schémat, které se často opakují a které Johnson vysvětluje čtenářům pomocí čtivých, humorných, někdy až detektivních ztvárnění skutečných událostí a historických momentek, jako byla například Darwinova plavba na lodi Beagle, krizová situace během letu Apolla 13, nebo příběh moderních fenoménů jako Google News či YouTube.

In a race against time, humanity faces a new and imminent threat to Earth. As tensions rise and the clock ticks down, characters must confront formidable challenges and unite to avert disaster. The narrative explores themes of resilience, teamwork, and the fragility of existence, all set against a backdrop of high-stakes action and suspense. The urgency of the situation propels the story forward, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate this gripping tale of survival.

Wash your hands, with Captain SuperSoap a fun and practical book for young children, he will guide children on what to do in certain situations, and how to protect themselves and others from harmful germs. Learning to keep safe with Captain SuperSoap is family fun!

A young readers adaptation of Steven Johnson's Extra Life, the story of how humans have doubled our lifespan in less than a century--and what to do with the extra life we now have.Humans live longer now than they ever have in their more than three hundred thousand years of existence on earth. And most (if not all) of the advances that have permitted the human lifespan to double have happened in living memory.Extra Life looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides, and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life. This book is a deep dive into the sciences--perfect for younger readers who enjoy modern history as well as scientific advances.

"As a species, humans have doubled their life expectancy in one hundred years. Medical breakthroughs, public health institutions, rising standards of living, and the other advances of modern life have given each person about 20,000 extra days on average. This book attempts to help the reader understand where that progress came from and what forces keep people alive longer. The author also considers how to avoid decreases in life expectancy as public health systems face unprecedented challenges, and what current technologies or interventions could reduce the impact of future crises. This work illuminates the power of common goals and public resources; the work of activists struggling for reform, and of scientists sharing their findings open-source-style; and of non-profit agencies spreading innovations around the world"-- Provided by publisher

'The book is a house of wonders' The New York Times'Steven Johnson is the Darwin of technology' Walter Issacson, author of Steve JobsWhat connects Paleolithic bone flutes to the invention of computer software? Or the Murex sea snail to the death of the great American city? How does the bag of crisps you hold in your hand help tell the story of humanity itself? In his brilliant new work on the history of innovation, international bestseller Steven Johnson argues that the pursuit of novelty and wonder has always been a powerful driver of world-shaping technological change. He finds that that throughout history, the cutting edge of innovation lies wherever people are working the hardest to keep themselves and others amused. Johnson's storytelling is just as delightful as the inventions he describes, full of surprising stops along the journey from simple concepts to complex modern systems. He introduces us to the colourful innovators of leisure: the explorers, proprietors, showmen, and artists who changed the trajectory of history with their luxurious wares, exotic meals, taverns, gambling tables, and magic shows.Johnson compellingly argues that observers of technological and social trends should be looking for clues in novel amusements. You'll find the future wherever people are having the most fun.

Tells the story of the terrifying cholera epidemic that engulfed London in 1854, and the two unlikely heroes - anesthetist Doctor John Snow and affable clergyman Reverend Henry Whitehead - who defeated the disease through a combination of local knowledge, scientific research and map-making.

In this compelling exploration, Steven Johnson examines the transformative impact of self-organising systems on our world. He delves into questions such as why people form neighborhoods, how internet communities emerge spontaneously, and the nature of consciousness in the brain. The key concept is emergence: a bottom-up process where individual elements interact and organize, leading to collective intelligence without central control. This phenomenon, observable in various aspects of life, promises to reshape our understanding of the world. The book has been praised for its exhilarating insights, offering a dizzying journey through diverse fields like urban planning, computer-game design, and neurology. It is described as mind-expanding, intelligent, and thought-provoking, making it a rare gem in popular science literature. Johnson, an accomplished author and journalist, has written extensively for major publications and serves as a Distinguished Writer In Residence at NYU's School of Journalism, as well as a Contributing Editor to Wired. His work encourages readers to rethink the future through the lens of emergence and interconnectedness.

In this nationally bestselling, compulsively readable account of what makes brain science a vital component of people's quest to know themselves, acclaimed science writer Steven Johnson subjects his own brain to a battery of tests to find out what's really going on inside. He asks: How do we "read" other people? What is the neurochemistry behind love and sex? What does it mean that the brain is teeming with powerful chemicals closely related to recreational drugs? Why does music move us to tears? Where do breakthrough ideas come from? Johnson answers these and many more questions arising from the events of our everyday lives. You do not have to be a neuroscientist to wonder, for example, why do you smile? And why do you sometimes smile inappropriately, even if you don't want to? How do others read your inappropriate smile? How does such interplay occur neurochemically, and what, if anything, can you do about it? Fascinating and rewarding, Mind Wide Open speaks to brain buffs, self-obsessed neurotics, barstool psychologists, mystified parents, grumpy spouses, exasperated managers, and anyone who enjoys speculating and gossiping about the motivations and behaviors of other human beings. Steven Johnson shows us the transformative power of understanding brain science and offers new modes of introspection and tools for better parenting, better relationships, and better living.