The Next Big Idea

INFERNAL MACHINE: Dynamite, Anarchy and the Future of Creativity

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Jun 13, 2024
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Steven Johnson
Author Steven Johnson discusses the history of dynamite, anarchism, and crime-fighting in New York City, touching on the evolution of forensic technology and the unintended consequences of innovation. He also talks about the development of AI tools for writers and the interplay between creativity and artificial intelligence in generating ideas.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring Dynamite, Anarchy, and Historical Relevance
01:40 • 4min
3
Exploring the Origins of Crime-Fighting and Unintended Consequences of Innovation
05:28 • 10min
4
Exploring Anarchism, Violence, and Historical Perspectives
15:53 • 12min
5
Exploring the Next Big Idea App and the Convergence of Dynamite, Anarchism, and Police Work in New York City
27:38 • 5min
6
Transformation of Crime-Fighting and Innovation in History
32:41 • 20min
7
Evolution of Digital Tools for Organizing Information and Writing
52:51 • 6min
8
Enhancing Creativity and Idea Generation with AI Assistance
58:30 • 8min
9
Exploring Writing, Historical Events, and Audiobook Collaboration
01:06:57 • 2min