The book really changed how I see history, showing that tech progress depends on systems like resources and institutions, not just lone geniuses.
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I found the section on how coal reserves drove the Industrial Revolution really convincing, showing it wasn't just Watt's genius.
The book challenges the myth of lone geniuses by showing how systemic forces like resources and institutions actually drive real progress.
I found the explanation of why the steam engine succeeded in Britain very convincing and helpful.
The section on the Lunar Society really changed how I see Watt's success as a team effort rather than just his personal genius.
I appreciate how the book explains that steam engines weren't just Watt's idea but needed funding and resources.
This book challenges the lone genius myth by showing how Watt's steam engine needed funding, coal, and a society to succeed.
This book really changes how I see history, showing that tech progress isn't just about lone geniuses but about complex systems and resources working together.
I found the explanation of the Lunar Society very helpful for understanding how Watt actually worked with Boulton.
The book really changes how I see history by showing that inventions come from groups and resources, not just single geniuses working alone.
The section on the Lunar Society really changed how I see the steam engine, showing it was a team effort rather than just Watt's idea.
The dual-engine idea of survival needs and curiosity is a powerful lens for understanding why technology evolves the way it does.
The book effectively debunks the myth of lone geniuses by showing how Watt's steam engine relied on the Lunar Society, funding, and existing coal resources rather than just one person's idea.
The idea that tech progress comes from survival needs and curiosity rather than lone geniuses really changed how I see history. Wh Jun explains this well.
This book breaks the myth that lone geniuses drive all history.
The explanation of how survival needs and curiosity drove tech progress was really helpful for understanding history.
The section on the Lunar Society really changed my view on how innovation actually happens through networks.
The idea that tech progress isn't just about lone geniuses but driven by survival needs and curiosity really changed how I see history.
The book breaks the myth of lone geniuses by showing how Watt needed funding, craftsmen, and a patent system to make his steam engine work.
I found the section on the Lunar Society fascinating because it shows how Watt needed funding and partners, not just genius, to make the steam engine work.