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Where Good Ideas Come From
The Natural History of Innovation
Book • 2010
In 'Where Good Ideas Come From', Steven Johnson delves into the natural history of innovation by identifying seven key patterns: the adjacent possible, liquid networks, the slow hunch, serendipity, error, exaptation, and platforms.
Johnson argues that innovative ideas often result from slow hunches that develop over time through interactions within 'liquid networks' of diverse minds.
He also highlights the importance of environments that facilitate the mixing and mingling of ideas, such as big cities, which are more innovative due to their superlinear scaling of creativity.
The book draws on historical examples and contemporary cases to illustrate how these patterns contribute to groundbreaking innovations.
Johnson argues that innovative ideas often result from slow hunches that develop over time through interactions within 'liquid networks' of diverse minds.
He also highlights the importance of environments that facilitate the mixing and mingling of ideas, such as big cities, which are more innovative due to their superlinear scaling of creativity.
The book draws on historical examples and contemporary cases to illustrate how these patterns contribute to groundbreaking innovations.
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David Pierce as one of his favorite authors, whose books explore the origins of good ideas and the evolution of technology.
David Pierce as one of his favorite authors, whose books explore the origins of good ideas and the evolution of technology.
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Mentioned by Steven Berlin Johnson as one of his books, discussing its exploration of where good ideas come from.
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Mike Schmitz as a book exploring where good ideas come from, a perfect follow-up to mental models.
Mike Schmitz as a book exploring where good ideas come from, a perfect follow-up to mental models.
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Philippe Gijsels as a book he considers one of the best he's ever read, focusing on innovation.
Philippe Gijsels as a book he considers one of the best he's ever read, focusing on innovation.
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Mentioned by Justin as one of his favorite books, highlighting its insights on where good ideas originate.
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Mentioned by Ashley Oldacre when introducing Stephen Johnson, highlighting his career as a bestselling author.
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Steven Johnson in the podcast introduction as one of his 14 books on science, technology, and the history of innovation.
Steven Johnson in the podcast introduction as one of his 14 books on science, technology, and the history of innovation.
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Miles Lasater in the discussion about the nature of innovation, highlighting the concept of simultaneous invention.
Miles Lasater in the discussion about the nature of innovation, highlighting the concept of simultaneous invention.
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