Behind-the-scenes dispatches from the making of the PBS TV adaptation of Steven Johnson’s book How We Got To Now

Making the “Cold” Episode of How We Got To Now
Steven Johnson explains how the show was put together.
Making the “Glass” Episode of How We Got To Now
Steven Johnson explains how the show was put together.
Making the “Sound” Episode of How We Got To Now
The sixth episode of How We Got To Now is all about sound. We asked Steven Johnson for some behind-the-scenes stories. What was the most surprising idea you discovered in making this episode? One of the big themes of the show is the way new ideas and technologies trigger these unintended consequences that ripple through […]
Making the “Light” Episode of How We Got To Now
Steven Johnson explains how the show was put together.
Steven Johnson Interviews Bill Gates
On optimism, ideas, and grand challenges.
Making the “Clean” Episode of How We Got To Now
Steven Johnson explains how the show was put together