Bahcall, Safi
Loonshots
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250623096
- author:
- Bahcall, Safi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- ST Martin's Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 210mm / 137mm
- Genre:
- Technology Organizational Sociology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Loonshots: A New Way to Nurture Radical Breakthroughs. Safi Bahcall reveals how groups can suddenly change from embracing new ideas to rejecting them, and shows that this transition is controlled by small shifts in structure. Using examples from various fields, including science, business, and technology, Bahcall explains the science of phase transitions and its application to the spread of innovative ideas. This book distills insights from researchers who have applied the tools and techniques of phase transitions to understand complex phenomena such as flocking behavior, disease outbreaks, and ecosystem collapse. Bahcall shares practical lessons that creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries can use to change their world by initiating rather than being victims of innovative surprise. By understanding how groups respond to new ideas, Loonshots offers a fresh perspective on how to foster radical breakthroughs in various fields.