Science and Technology

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation

Steven Johnson

About the Program

Steven Johnson maps out the patterns behind genuine innovation.  Mr. Johnson says that while technology changes over time, the process that leads to innovative ideas has remained relatively unchanged.  He spoke at the Bagdad Theater in Portland. 

About the Authors

Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson, a contributing editor at Wired magazine, is the author of "The Invention of Air," "The Ghost Map," and several other books.      For more, visit: stevenberlinjohnson.com. 


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Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation

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Past Airings

  • Tuesday, February 22nd at 6am (ET)
  • Monday, October 25th at 2am (ET)
  • Sunday, October 24th at 6pm (ET)
  • Saturday, October 23rd at 12pm (ET)
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