Edward Tenner

Independent writer and Distinguished Scholar in the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. Visiting scholar at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton and teaches the course Understanding Disasters at Princeton University.

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Jul 10, 2025 • 57min

Edward Tenner, "Why the Hindenburg Had a Smoking Lounge: Essays in Unintended Consequences" (APS Press, 2025)

Edward Tenner, an independent writer and Distinguished Scholar at the Smithsonian, brings fascinating insights into technology and its unintended consequences. He discusses how lifeboats, introduced after the Titanic disaster, inadvertently led to another tragedy. Tenner explores the role of wild animals as investors and the historical significance of the tab as a visual metaphor. He also highlights Amish artisans' impact on technology and reflects on the effects of AI on creativity, urging a cautious approach to its integration in academia.

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