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The Invention of Air

A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America
Book • 2002
The Invention of Air delves into the life of Joseph Priestley, an 18th-century British polymath known for discovering oxygen.

The book intertwines Priestley's story with historical events, including 18th-century London coffeehouse culture and his connections to American Founding Fathers like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

It explores how Priestley's discoveries contributed to the development of ecosystem science.

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Steven Berlin Johnson
in relation to the Apollo 1 story and the history of oxygen.
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Is NotebookLM—Google's Research Assistant—the Ultimate Tool For Thought? - Ep.22 with Steven Johnson
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Steven Berlin Johnson
when discussing his past works and research methods.
Is NotebookLM—Google's Research Assistant—the Ultimate Tool For Thought? - Ep.22 with Steven Johnson

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