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Steven Johnson

Science

The Living Century

Between 1920 and 2020, the average human life span doubled. How did we do it? Science mattered—but so did activism.

Steven Johnson The New York Times Magazine Apr 2021 30min Permalink

Tech

Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble

Can blockchain create a new, better internet?

Steven Johnson The New York Times Magazine Jan 2018 20min Permalink

What Calls to 311 Reveal About New York

Yes, 311 helped solve the mysterious case of the maple syrup smell. But with the data from more than 100 million calls, it’s primed to explain far more.

Steven Johnson Wired Nov 2010 15min Permalink