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.

A field guide to the more than 500 orchid species that occur across South Africa, this book allocates a full page per species, along with 4-6 large images of the plants and their flowers.

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From Steven Johnson, the bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From, comes How We Got to Now, the companion book to his six-part BBC One television series exploring the power and the legacy of great ideas. How did photography bring about social reform? What connects refrigeration to Hollywood? And how did our battle against dirt help create smartphones? In this story of ingenious breakthroughs and unsung heroes, Steven Johnson explores the essential innovations that changed the world and how we live in it. 'A new Steven Johnson book is something not to be missed. The author has become the leading writer on how inventions happen' Daniel Finkelstein, The Times, Books of the Year 'Graceful and compelling ... you'll find yourself exhilarated' The New York Times Book Review 'Readable, entertaining, and a challenge to any jaded sensibility that has become inured to the everyday miracles all around us' Peter Forbes, Guardian'This nimble history of invention . . .is a many-layered delight' Nature

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