How We Got To Now

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.
Matt Locke
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Making the “Glass” Episode of How We Got To Now

Steven Johnson explains how the show was put together.
Matt Locke
2 min read

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 […]
Matt Locke
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Making the “Light” Episode of How We Got To Now

Steven Johnson explains how the show was put together.
Matt Locke
2 min read

Steven Johnson Interviews Bill Gates

On optimism, ideas, and grand challenges.
Matt Locke
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Making the “Clean” Episode of How We Got To Now

Steven Johnson explains how the show was put together
Matt Locke
2 min read

Making the “Time” Episode of How We Got To Now

Steven Johnson explains how the show was put together.
Matt Locke
2 min read