I received an email this morning that gets the prize for reader comment of the week. In Wikinomics, we referenced Isaac Newton’s “shoulders of Giants” quote to illustrate the idea that all knowledge and scientific discovery is cumulative . . . one great discovery builds on the foundation of previous discoveries, and so […]
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The “truth” about Isaac Newton
January 21st, 2008
Tags: wikinomics · science · history
The dynamics of economic and technological leadership
September 25th, 2006
One of the most intriguing challenges for social scientists is to explain the ebb and flow of national fortunes. Why do some societies grow rich and powerful, while others remain deadlocked at the margins of the international economy? And perhaps even more puzzling: Why do some nations achieve economic success and enjoy significant periods of […]
Tags: economics · technology · history