Steven Johnson
The fragility of science and how it can quickly go wrong
In a very short space of time, humans have found a way to live longer lives. We've doubled our life expectancy with scientific and medical innovations. Science writer Steven Johnson talks to Jesse. Audio
The world’s most wanted man in 1695
Steven Johnson's new book, Enemy of All Mankind is also a harrowing account of the most dastardly pirate you've probably never heard of, Henry Every, and the brutal lifestyle and appalling existence… Audio
How to make decisions, and when to trust your gut
Going with your gut is OK when you can't decide which color jersey to buy, but making big decisions with big consequences requires skills few of us really know and understand. Audio
How play has lead to the world's great innovations
Everything you need to know about what drives history can be told in the story of a Doritos corn chip. Science and culture writer Steven Johnson connects sweeping changes in history, from programmable… Audio
What is Original? - 11 December
When is copying flattery, when is it thievery, and when is it sheer genius? In this hour, TED speakers explore how sampling, borrowing, and riffing make all of us innovators.
How We Got to Now
Steven Johnson writes a history of ideas and innovation in his book 'How We Got to Now'. Audio
TED Radio Hour: Where Ideas Come From
Understanding where ideas come from can help us harness the power of our thoughts. In this hour, we look at what happens when ideas interact and procreate, then at how to broaden our approach to… Audio
Feature Guest - Steven Johnson
Best selling science writer Steven Johnson asks us to rethink our ideas on innovation - he argues that good ideas are not bolts from the blue but come from hunches, mulling things over and a good dose… Audio