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Episode 6 Preview | Sound
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Get a closer look at Episode 6, "Sound."
Official Trailer
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Steven Johnson explores the power and the legacy of great ideas.
Episode 5 Preview | Cold
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See how innovators experiment with ways to control the creation and preservation of cold.
Episode 4 Preview | Light
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Host Steven Johnson explores how light has altered sleeping patterns and architecture.
Episode 2 Preview | Time
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Get a closer look at Episode 2, "Time."
Episode 1 Preview | Clean
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Host Steven Johnson reveals how clean water has changed our world.
The Development of Chlorine
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How did chlorination help purify drinking water in America?
Where do good ideas come from?
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Rather than a series of 'lightbulb moments', ideas can sometimes take a little longer!
Introducing How We Got to Now on Learning Media
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Steven introduces how the series can be used to inspire innovation in the classroom.
About Steven Johnson
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Steven Johnson is the Host and Executive Producer of How We Got To Now with Steven Johnson
Steven's Memorable Moments
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Steven looks back at some of his most memorable moments during the filming of the series.
About How We Got To Now
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Steven discusses the various themes and innovations explored in the series.
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