Steven JohnsonGetting The Most Out Of Notes In NotebookLMPart two in a series of how-to guides for using NotebookLM, the new Gemini-powered writing and research tool from Google Labs.5 min read·Mar 18, 2024--2--2
Steven JohnsoninstevenberlinjohnsonHow To Use NotebookLM As A Research ToolFor the first time, it is possible to work with an AI that is grounded in all the important quotes from your reading history.8 min read·Feb 19, 2024--3--3
Steven JohnsoninstevenberlinjohnsonWriting At The Speed Of ThoughtAnnouncing the U.S. launch of NotebookLM: personalized AI grounded in the information you trust, designed to help you do your best…9 min read·Dec 13, 2023--1--1
Steven JohnsoninstevenberlinjohnsonIntroducing The Infernal MachineA new book about dynamite, anarchism, and the birth of the surveillance state.6 min read·Sep 8, 2023--3--3
Steven JohnsonHow Ideas HappenIntroducing a new podcast series where I interview some of the world’s most brilliant minds about how they do their best thinking3 min read·Oct 13, 2022----
Steven JohnsoninstevenberlinjohnsonThree Models of CreativityConversations with novelist Jennifer Egan and AI pioneer Demis Hassabis, and a new profile of software visionary Douglas Engelbart.8 min read·Aug 11, 2022--1--1
Steven JohnsoninstevenberlinjohnsonAnts, Brains, Cities, and PodcastsWhy the most interesting ideas happen at the borders between disciplines — and my new role as the host of the TED Interview.6 min read·Jun 24, 2022----
Steven JohnsoninstevenberlinjohnsonLibraries, A Love StoryA journey to the Library Of Congress reminds me that tools for thought and the information commons do not just belong to the world of…7 min read·Jun 11, 2022----
Steven JohnsoninstevenberlinjohnsonIntroducing Hidden HeroesA new series honoring early software pioneers who worked outside the world of Big Tech6 min read·Apr 25, 2022----
Steven JohnsoninstevenberlinjohnsonThe Day BeforeMost people discounted the possibility of a viral pandemic sweeping the world and killing millions — until it happened. Are we making the…6 min read·Mar 21, 2022--2--2