As Inovações que Mudaram a História

Synopsis of As Inovações que Mudaram a História

In this work, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over the centuries, analyzing the evolution of six fundamental technologies of modern life: refrigeration, clocks, lenses, water purification, sound recording, and artificial lighting. Through an engaging style, the author reveals how these inventions, often created by amateurs and scientists, have had unexpected and profound historical consequences. The book is filled with fascinating stories of accidental geniuses and extraordinary errors, examining surprising connections between seemingly opposite fields.