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Innovations spring from humankind's quest for fun.
If you're fascinated by how seemingly trivial pursuits can revolutionize societies, "Wonderland" is a treasure chest for you. Steven Johnson masterfully bridges the gap between pastime pleasures and pivotal innovations, illustrating how our leisure activities catalyze profound technological advancements. Prepare for an entertaining journey through history, where joy is the unexpected hero of progress.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781509837267
Authors:
Steven Johnson
Publisher: MACMILLAN
Date of Publication: 2017-02-09
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 1369 readers)
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Innovations spring from humankind's quest for fun.
If you're fascinated by how seemingly trivial pursuits can revolutionize societies, "Wonderland" is a treasure chest for you. Steven Johnson masterfully bridges the gap between pastime pleasures and pivotal innovations, illustrating how our leisure activities catalyze profound technological advancements. Prepare for an entertaining journey through history, where joy is the unexpected hero of progress.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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