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The World's Greatest Idea: The Fifty Greatest Ideas That Have Changed Humanity

John Farndon

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The World's Greatest Idea: The Fifty Greatest Ideas That Have Changed Humanity

by John Farndon
The World's Greatest Idea: The Fifty Greatest Ideas That Have Changed Humanity
The World's Greatest Idea: The Fifty Greatest Ideas That Have Changed Humanity

Humanity's progression through fifty transformative ideas.

If you love a combination of history, science, and philosophy that challenges your perspective, "The World's Greatest Idea" might just be your next favorite read. John Farndon provides a compelling tour through humanity's most impactful innovations, inviting you to ponder what truly drives civilization forward. Think of it as a conversation starter, a mind-expanding journey that not only educates but also sparks curiosity about what the future may hold.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The World's Greatest Idea: The Fifty Greatest Ideas That Have Changed Humanity

by John Farndon
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ISBN: 9781848311961
Author: John Farndon
Publisher: Icon Books
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Science, Philosophy
Related Topics: History
Goodreads rating: 3.48
(rated by 331 readers)

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Where would humanity be now without fire, vaccinations, farming - or wine? A great idea is one that has changed the path of human civilisation. But which is the greatest of them all? John Farndon, author of the bestselling Do You Think You're Clever?, has set out to find the answer. A distinguished panel of experts agreed on a list of 50 ideas, and each chapter of The World's Greatest Idea sees Farndon explore the argument for a different one. The candidates are intriguingly Electricity grids enable us to power our cities, but then sewers allowed those cities to grow. Without the wheel, modern civilisation would be pretty much impossible, but take away Logic and we'd lose the essential structures for rational thought ...But then what would be the point of all of this without the idea of romance? The World's Greatest Idea is an enthralling voyage of discovery through the most powerful intellectual, social, scientific and creative brainwaves humans have ever had. They are ranked in the book determined by a public vote on www.theworldsgreatestidea.com But will you agree with the verdict?
 

Humanity's progression through fifty transformative ideas.

If you love a combination of history, science, and philosophy that challenges your perspective, "The World's Greatest Idea" might just be your next favorite read. John Farndon provides a compelling tour through humanity's most impactful innovations, inviting you to ponder what truly drives civilization forward. Think of it as a conversation starter, a mind-expanding journey that not only educates but also sparks curiosity about what the future may hold.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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