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In The Context Of Long Context
What happens when you can instantly transform an entire book into a playable simulation? That—and much more—is now possible thanks to the long context…
Nov 21
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Steven Johnson
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October 2024
Ways Of Flourishing
Thoughts on progress and the "compressed 21st century" from my speech accepting the Pioneer Award from the University of Pennsylvania.
Oct 25
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Steven Johnson
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September 2024
Listening To The Algorithm
Thoughts on a new feature at NotebookLM that turns your sources into an extended audio conversation.
Sep 13
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Steven Johnson
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August 2024
In Search Of Deep Time
Midsummer thoughts on gold, geology, and the temporal sublime of redwood groves.
Aug 13
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Steven Johnson
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June 2024
Dancing On The Surface Of A Volcano
The complete text of the preface to my new book, The Infernal Machine.
Jun 14
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Steven Johnson
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Revenge Of The Humanities
Like any technological revolution, AI is putting a premium on a new set of skills. Only this time, the skills might be best acquired in a writing…
Jun 7
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Steven Johnson
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May 2024
Inventing The Infernal Machine
It's publication day for my fourteenth book.
May 14
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Steven Johnson
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Coming To A Bookstore Near You: The Infernal Machine
New reviews and bookstore events for my latest book, to be published next Tuesday.
May 8
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Steven Johnson
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April 2024
Mulling Versus Making
In the latest installment of the Creative Workflow series: the virtues of letting your mind wander.
Apr 23
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Steven Johnson
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Why Is There No Oppenheimer For The Story Of Penicillin?
There's another thrilling narrative about a top secret military operation during World War II, but for some reason, that's not the one that makes it to…
Apr 2
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Steven Johnson
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Why Is There No Oppenheimer For The Story Of Penicillin?
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March 2024
Snakes and Singularities
A new paper asks the provocative question: why were snakes so talented at exploring the adjacent possible?
Mar 13
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Steven Johnson
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February 2024
Writing With Your Second Brain
Two new videos about the research and writing process—and the ways AI might transform it.
Feb 23
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Steven Johnson
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