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A guide to the world’s most delightful, useful, and useless information (and how it came to exist)—a hilarious and insightful book for fans of Randall Munroe’s WHAT IF?, from the creator of @depthsofwikipedia Wikipedia is a splendidly extensive record of everything that matters, and also...

A groundbreaking archeologist offers a bottom-up perspective on humankind through the essential materials that have shaped our lives—from the wood and soil that built civilization to the plastic and concrete that threaten to destroy it. “What we think and say may turn out to be less telling...

How history’s most infamous disasters shaped the field of engineering, from the creator of the popular YouTube channel Practical Engineering When a giant bridge collapses, a gas explosion blows up a building, or a major dam bursts, it’s hard not to wonder how things could have gone so...

A thrilling history of how we fell in and out of love with a technology that changed not just the world, but changed us. 'Forces you to see the world with new eyes . . . I loved it!' – Alice Loxton, author of Eighteen and Eleanor 'Science and technology never seem more exciting than when James...

A critical reexamination of techno-optimism’s empty promises, and how the lessons of the past can help us regain control of our future. For thirty years, Silicon Valley leaders have promised dramatic technological innovation as long as we—the public, journalists, regulators, and...

The stories of America’s unsung computing women, brought out of the shadows and into their rightful place in the history of technology. The dearth of women in our histories of technology cannot be overstated. In Queens of Code, author and one of the female pioneers of computer science Eileen...

From the bestselling author of Chaos and The Information, a sweeping history of the instrument that created modern life. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell spoke the words “Mr. Watson—come here—I want to see you” into a contraption he called the telephone, and for the first time a voice was...

A journey into the history of writing, thought, and culture through the story of the pen and its integral role in shaping our lives into the twenty-first century—from New York Times bestselling author Simon Garfield The pen has been with us for millennia. Many beloved authors had their...

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Alexander Karp. These tech titans are fast becoming some of the most powerful figures in the realm of national security, with enormous implications for us all. As Sharon Weinberger reveals in this gripping account, the American military and spy agencies helped to...

Master the captivating engineering history of civilization through its most revolutionary mechanical invention. Perfect for an enlightening morning commute, this awe-inspiring journey transforms everyday physics into an engaging narrative of human ingenuity. Without relying on complex equations...

Trace the rapid evolution of additive manufacturing from a strange lab curiosity to a global technological revolution. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this inspiring narrative explores the radical shift of building objects layer by layer. Listen as engineers, garage hobbyists, and...

Discover how electrochemistry and the green energy revolution forged the invisible infrastructure ruling our lives. Perfect for an awe-inspiring daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this narrative transforms everyday objects into dramatic marvels of engineering. Satisfy your curious...

Trace the epic technological history of human civilization through the two stubborn metals that forged global empires. Perfect for a daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this fascinating narrative reveals how meteoric iron transformed into the modern steel industry. Every...

Uncover the environmental history of green technology, where humanity’s drive for power clashes with ecological limits. Perfect for an inquisitive commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how early societies harnessed wind and water before pivoting to fossil fuels, and why we are now...

Explore the epic history of technology where humanity captured raw fire to forge our modern global energy systems. Perfect for your daily commute, this mind-expanding narrative transforms complex thermodynamics into a thrilling story of human ambition. Listen as the steady thunder of progress...

Discover the hidden microhistory of a simple wooden stick that engineered society and sparked a literacy revolution. Whether you are powering through your daily commute or seeking a curious escape for deep focus, this fascinating narrative transforms an everyday object into a marvel of human...

Experience an awe-inspiring history of technology where an impossible invention defied gravity to conquer the skies. Perfect for your daily commute or a long flight, this thought-provoking journey traces the breathtaking evolution of human ingenuity. Leave behind dry blueprints and step into an...

Explore the technological revolution that turned human voices into electric pulses and permanently rewired everyday life. Perfect for an insightful commute, this thought-provoking history transports you to a slower era of heavy telegraph clicks and delayed letters. Experience the exact moment a...

Unearth the invisible physics of electromagnetism that sparked a technological revolution and shaped human history. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating scientific journey transforms scattered ancient puzzles into a unified, awe-inspiring understanding of nature. Fuel your lifelong...

Trace the fascinating technological history of how humanity conquered nature to manufacture cold and reshape civilization. Perfect for your daily commute, this enlightening narrative transforms an invisible infrastructure into a thrilling saga of scientific innovation. Whether you are a...