Exploring the Next Big Idea App and the Convergence of Dynamite, Anarchism, and Police Work in New York City

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Explore the creation of the Next Big Idea app encouraging healthy content consumption, followed by a discussion on the historical convergence of dynamite, anarchism, and forensic police work in early 20th century New York City and its impact on surveillance and crime fighting.

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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