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Steven Johnson macht eine Reise durch "The Ghost Map"

Filmed Nov 2006 • Posted Jan 2007TEDSalon 2006
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Der Autor Steven Johnson nimmt uns mit auf eine zehnminütige Reise durch "The Ghost Map", sein Buch über den Choleraausbruch und dessen Einfluss auf die Wissenschaft, Städte und die moderne Gesellschaft.

Steven Berlin Johnson is the best-selling author of six books on the intersection of science, technology and personal experience. His forthcoming book examines "Where Good Ideas Come From." Full bio »

Translated into German by Sina Thieme
Reviewed by Annegret Krueppel
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