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Episode 4 of 6
Documentary series. Steven Johnson discovers the unsung heroes of invention in the surprising journey from the candle to the neon lights of Las Vegas and the world of lasers.
It was only a few centuries ago that the best source of light came from burning oil scooped out of a whale's head. Innovation expert Steven Johnson discovers the unsung heroes of invention in the surprising journey from the candle to the neon lights of Las Vegas and the world of lasers. And he explodes the myth of Thomas Edison's light-bulb moment of innovation.
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Thu 8 Feb 2018
22:00
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"Having trouble sleeping, Steven?"
Duration: 02:12
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Steven Johnson |
| Executive Producer | Jane Root |
| Executive Producer | Peter Lovering |
| Executive Producer | Michael Jackson |
| Director | Paul Olding |
Steven Johnson: "The future is incredibly hard to predict"
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