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Where Good Ideas Come From

The Seven Patterns of Innovation
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Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson explores the patterns and environments that foster innovation and creativity. The book examines historical examples and scientific research to highlight how collaborative networks and open environments often lead to breakthrough ideas. It challenges traditional notions of the "eureka" moment by showcasing a more gradual process of idea development.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the origins and development of creative ideas. It explores historical breakthroughs and uncovers the patterns and environments that foster innovation, making it a compelling read for those curious about science, technology, and creative processes.

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Where Good Ideas Come From

Identifies key principles that are driving force of creativity. This book helps to learn how: a slow hunch can be more valuable than a Eureka moment; the connected 'hive mind' is smarter than the lone thinker; where you think matters just as much as what you're thinking; and, the best ideas come from building on the ideas and inventions of others.

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Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson is a fascinating exploration of the origins of creativity and the innovative processes that lead to groundbreaking ideas. Delving deep into a wide range of disciplines including science, technology, history, and urban planning, Johnson reveals the underlying patterns and structures that foster innovation. This insightful book uncovers the DNA of creativity, empowering readers to unlock their potential and transform their environment into a breeding ground for new ideas.

The book identifies seven key principles that are fundamental to the genesis of great ideas. These principles range from the cultivation of hunches to the importance of connectivity and the effective use of modern technologies. Johnson expertly illustrates how good ideas often arise from the collision of smaller hunches and how networks of people and information play a crucial role in nurturing innovation.

Johnson uses compelling examples and case studies to demonstrate how innovative ideas have emerged throughout history. By examining the success stories of individuals and organisations, he offers a profound understanding of the environments and conditions that are conducive to creativity. This includes insights into how cities, laboratories, and digital platforms serve as melting pots for diverse thoughts and connections.

One of the book's most exhilarating conclusions is the notion that with today’s tools and environment, radical innovation is extraordinarily accessible. Johnson posits that by recognising and understanding where and how patterns of creativity occur—whether within a school, software platform, or social movement—individuals and organisations can significantly enhance their innovative output.

Where Good Ideas Come From is not only a manual for business readers but also an inspiring read for anyone interested in the mechanisms that drive human progress. By synthesising interdisciplinary knowledge into actionable insights, Steven Johnson offers a roadmap to cultivating creativity and achieving remarkable results in various fields of endeavour.

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Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson is praised as stimulating and insightful, offering a huge diversity of bright ideas. It presents a lucid and brilliant thesis, filled with intriguing facts and is described as exhilarating and idea-thirsty.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141033402

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Steven Johnson is the author of the US bestsellers The Invention of Air, The Ghost Map, Everything Bad Is Good For You, and Mind Wide Open, as well as Emergence and Interface Culture. He is the founder of a variety of influential websites - currently, outside.in - and is a contributing editor to Wired.

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