Steven Johnson
History
Science
Steven Johnson is a prolific author and media theorist known for his exploration of science, technology, and innovation.
He has written twelve bestselling books, including "Where Good Ideas Come From" and "How We Got to Now." Johnson's work often examines the intersection of history, science, and culture, offering insights into how ideas and innovations shape society.
In addition to his writing, Johnson hosts the podcast "American Innovations" and co-created a PBS/BBC series.
He divides his time between California and New York, where he lives with his family.
Books by Steven Johnson

The Ghost Map
by Steven Johnson
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2006
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299 pages
3.89
54.8K ratings
History
Science
Medicine

Where Good Ideas Come From
by Steven Johnson
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2010
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326 pages
3.99
15.3K ratings
Business
Science
History

Mind Wide Open
by Steven Johnson
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1999
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274 pages
3.9
5.7K ratings
Science
Psychology
Neuroscience

Enemy of All Mankind
by Steven Johnson
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2020
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286 pages
3.89
4.2K ratings
History
Pirates
True Crime

Emergence
by Steven Johnson
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2001
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288 pages
3.95
3.5K ratings
Science
Technology
Psychology

Everything Bad is Good for You
by Steven Johnson
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2005
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254 pages
3.49
5.1K ratings
Sociology
Psychology
Cultural

Extra Life
by Steven Johnson
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2023
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320 pages
4.2
1.3K ratings
Science
History
Health

How We Got to Now
by Steven Johnson
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2014
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293 pages
4.11
15.2K ratings
History
Science
Technology

Farsighted
by Steven Johnson
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2018
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256 pages
3.56
2.0K ratings
Psychology
Business
Self Help