Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson

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A series about the past and future of play and innovation, hosted by Steven Johnson, bestselling author and co-creator of the PBS series How We Got To Now. Necessity isn't always the mother of invention; some of our most important ideas arise out of moments of playful exploration. Inspired by Johnson's new book, Wonderland: How Play Made The Modern World, the podcast features conversations about creativity and invention with leading contemporary scientists, programmers, musicians, and more. More info at wonderland.audio.

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Episode 10: For the Fun of It (Or, the Play in Great Work)

Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson

01/25/17 • 13 min

In the final episode of the season, we explore ornamentation, the non-medical application of a device made with gold leaf, and how the MIT Media Lab stays creative. Special guests: Joi Ito, Director of the MIT Media Lab, and Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao, a Ph.D. at the Media Lab working on the DuoSkin project in collaboration with Microsoft Research.

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Episode 9: Sphere of Life (Or, Why Humans Are So Obsessed With a Bouncing Ball)

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01/11/17 • 13 min

An investigation into one of humanity's oldest and most ubiquitous inventions: the ball. From Egyptian rituals to the birth of the rubber industry to new digital balls that can be controlled by software programs, the ball has played a surprisingly transformative role in society. Special guests: John Fox, author of The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game, and Melissa Coleman of Hackaball.

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Episode 8: Party in the Front (Or, How We Incorporate Play into Work)

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12/15/16 • 18 min

An exploration of the cultural shift that began with a leisure space of idle chatter and led to some of our most productive modern work environments being deliberately designed to make space for play. With special guests Matt Haughey of Slack and MetaFilter, Audrea Hooper of Zappos, and Andrew Sinkov and the conference rooms of Etsy HQ.

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Episode 7: In Pursuit of Condiments (Or, How the Spice Trade Changed Our Palates)

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11/30/16 • 17 min

From the thrilling story of the Pepper Wreck and its salvage to the strange tale of a 12 year old slave who solved the riddle that changed the global footprint of the vanilla trade forever, a look at how playful spices remade the map of the world with special guests Filipe Vieira de Castro and Patricia Rain.

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Episode 6: Clever Like a Fox (Or, What Happens Inside Our Brains When We Play?)

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11/02/16 • 18 min

A look into how games and childhood play encourage the kind of adaptive, flexible thinking we need to navigate a complex world. Special guests: Alison Gopnik, Shawn Green, Daniel Chao, and Asi Burak.

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Episode 5: Greater Than Zero (Or, the Politics of Serious Games)

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10/19/16 • 19 min

An investigation into the surprising history of games designed to change our political values, from the radical origins of Monopoly to a brand-new spin on Pokémon GO created to mobilize swing state voters in the 2016 presidential campaign. Special guests: Jane McGonigal, Mary Pilon, and Asi Burak.

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Episode 4: Airplanes, Zoos, and Infinite Chickens (Or, Why Do Humans Like To Play?)

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10/05/16 • 16 min

An exploration of the power of play, from screen-based games like Pokemon Go or Minecraft, to the imaginative worlds of children inventing playgrounds out of everyday life, with special guests Alison Gopnik, professor at Berkeley and author of The Gardener and the Carpenter, Youngna Park, head of product at Tinybop, Clive Thompson, journalist and author of Smarter Than You Think, and Ian Bogost, philosopher and video game designer.

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Episode 3: Strange Loops and Circuit Benders (Or, How New Music Comes from Broken Machines)

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09/21/16 • 26 min

A mysterious stranger in San Francisco's Union Square helps jumpstart a sonic revolution with a malfunctioning tape recorder. The story of how experimental sounds become part of the musical mainstream, with special guests Brian Eno, Alex Ross, Caroline Shaw, Carla Scaletti, and Antenes.

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Episode 2: 32 Dots Per Spaceship (Or, the Video Game That Changed Tech History)

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09/07/16 • 17 min

A look back at the origins of Spacewar!, the first original video game and one of the most influential pieces of software ever written. With special guests Stewart Brand and Spacewar! creator Steve Russell.

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Episode 1: Babbage and the Dancer (Or, Can You Fall in Love With a Robot?)

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08/16/16 • 18 min

An eight-year-old boy's encounter with a robotic toy doll ends up changing the course of technological history. Steven Johnson talks with special guests Ken Goldberg and Kate Darling, as we look at the uncanny world of emotional robotics. What if the dystopian future turns out to be one where the robots conquer humanity with their cuteness?

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How many episodes does Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson have?

Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson currently has 10 episodes available.

What topics does Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson cover?

The podcast is about Ideas, Culture, Society & Culture, History, Podcasts, Inspiration, Technology, Science and Innovation.

What is the most popular episode on Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson?

The episode title 'Episode 10: For the Fun of It (Or, the Play in Great Work)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson?

The average episode length on Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson released?

Episodes of Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson?

The first episode of Wonderland Podcast with Steven Johnson was released on Aug 16, 2016.

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