Future Perfect - Johnson Steven
The Case For Progress In A Networked Age
KORTE INHOUD
What links a heroic pilot, eighteenth-century coffee houses, the French railway system and the invention of the Internet? Steven Johnson, with his renowned flair for discovering new ideas and hidden connections, shows that the answer lies in networked thinking. Johnson argues that collaborative networks of 'peer progressives' hold the key to an incredible range of human achievements, and can transform everything from local government to drug research to arts funding and education. Looking beyond traditional politics, Future Perfect shows that a new model of change is on the rise. 'An informative, tech-savvy and provocative vision of a new and more democratic public philosophy. A breath of fresh air in an age of gridlock, cynicism and disillusionment.' San Francisco Chronicle 'Will give you lots of material to brighten the outlook of your gloomy friends . . . it envisions a new political movement.' Wall Street Journal 'Inspiring.' Guardian 'An interesting book, if you want to be optimistic about the future, by...
