Learn how easy it is to write a book using researched information, resulting in intriguing retellings of past events. The episode also delves into the guest's recurring presence on the show, an upcoming audiobook project on radical life extension, and a suggestion to check out Notebook LM.
Steven Johnson returns! He's with us today to talk about his new book, "The Infernal Machine: A True Story of Dynamite, Terror, and the Rise of the Modern Detective," and his new day job helping Google develop AI tools for writers.
🔊 You can listen to Steven's previous appearances on this show here, here, here and here
🎧 To purchase a copy of Steven's Next Big Idea Original audiobook, "Immortality: A User's Guide," head here: https://nextbigideaclub.supportingcast.fm/immortality-a-users-guide
📩 Be sure to check out his Substack, too: https://adjacentpossible.substack.com/
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