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Embark on a journey through the realms of creativity and expression with "Wheels - The First Cycle," a podcast that celebrates the rich tapestry of literary voices from the early 20th century. This rotating collection draws inspiration from the innovative spirit of the original Wheels anthologies, showcasing a diverse array of works that reflect the cultural and artistic movements of the time. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore the themes of change, identity, and the power of words to shape our understanding of the world. This is not a single story ...

Embark on a journey through the enchanting realms of creativity and expression as we delve into "Wheels - The Second Cycle." This podcast invites listeners to explore a rich tapestry of poetic voices, reflecting the dynamic interplay of art, society, and the human experience. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, we celebrate the works that embody the spirit of innovation and collaboration, much like the original Wheels anthologies. Each selection offers a unique exploration of themes such as artistic evolution, cultural commentary, and the transformative power of words. This ...

Essays by international bestselling author Edward Tenner that explore both the negative and positive surprises of human ingenuity How did the addition of lifeboats after the Titanic shipwreck contribute to another tragedy in Chicago harbor three years later? How efficient are wild animals as...

A "skillful and lucid" (The Wall Street Journal) way of thinking about efficiency, challenging our obsession with it—and offering a new understanding of how to benefit from the powerful potential of serendipity. Algorithms, multitasking, the sharing economy, life hacks: our culture can't get...

In this perceptive and provocative look at everything from computer software that requires faster processors and more support staff to antibiotics that breed resistant strains of bacteria, Edward Tenner offers a virtual encyclopedia of what he calls "revenge effects" - the unintended consequences of the mechanical, chemical, biological, and medical forms of ingenuity that have been hallmarks of the progressive, improvement-obsessed modern age.

Once we step on the treadmill of progress, it's hard to step off. Yet Edward Tenner shows that human ingenuity can be applied in self-preservation as well, and he sheds light on the ways in which the users of commonplace technology surprise designers and engineers, as when early typists developed the touch method still employed on today's keyboards. And he offers concrete advice for reaping benefits from the devices that we no longer seem able to live without. Although dependent on these objects, we can also use them to liberate ourselves.