What a great book. It transforms history, connecting inventions and discoveries to their unintended consequences. It truly shows how we got to now.

Incredible read that takes a number historical twists and turns to keep the reader engaged and wondering. I'm reading it through for a second time and having my teenage sons read it as well. Anyone with an interest in history, innovation, and a curiosity for how we got to where we are today is going to thoroughly enjoy this book.

The tone of a storyteller rather than an encyclopedia. Perfect balance of information; neither too little nor too much.

This was a hugely rewarding book to experience. Particularly from a connected device. In the process of reading I visited dozens of Wikipedia profiles and listened to multiple artists and inventors, from the dust, on YouTube and other relevant websites Google surfaced. By far the most engrossing chapter was Glass, chapter 1. All the chapters have nuggets, but Glass's every word is becomes the most fascinating word you've ever read. Highly, highly recommend.

What fun book. Well written. Interesting to look at the long view rather than the "lightbulb effect."