The forces of disruption have repeatedly rewritten the rules of business, society, and human possibility. But what really drives these revolutionary changes?
EPIC DISRUPTIONS weaves together the fascinating stories behind history's most transformative disruptions—from 9th century China to 21st century Silicon Valley. Through 11 pivotal innovations including the printing press, mass-produced automobiles, McDonald's revolutionary food system, and the iPhone, EPIC DISRUPTIONS reveals the hidden patterns behind world-changing breakthroughs.
But EPIC DISRUPTIONS goes beyond just celebrating invention. Through vivid storytelling and sharp analysis, the book introduces us to the iconoclasts who dared to think differently—the Renaissance-era scientists, French-cooking enthusiasts, and corporate visionaries who saw opportunities others missed. EPIC DISRUPTIONS decodes how genuine disruption actually happens, stripping away the mythology.
As artificial intelligence and other technologies promise to unleash another wave of transformation, EPIC DISRUPTIONS arrives at the perfect moment—offering innovators and curious readers a page-turning exploration of how radical change reshapes industries, launches new powers, and, yes, occasionally changes everything.
Introduction
The Power of Disruption
Chapter 1
The Big Bang: Gunpowder and Its Explosive Impact
Chapter 2
The First Information Revolution: How the Printing Press Changed Everything
Chapter 3
Bacon (Not the Food) and Boyle: Laying the Foundations of Modern Science
Chapter 4
Florence from Florence: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Images and Words
Chapter 5
The Great Democratization: How the Model T Put the World on Wheels
Chapter 6
Another Big Bang: The Transistor’s Unexpected Path to Transformation
Chapter 7
The Recipe for Disruption: Julie Child and The Art of French Cooking
Chapter 8
The Special Sauce: McDonald’s Fast Food Breakthrough
Chapter 9
Oh Crap!: Pampers Disposes of Its Competitors
Chapter 10
The Ghosts of Bethlehem : Big Steel and the Shaping of an Industry
Chapter 11
Anomalies Wanted: The iPhone and the Era of Smart Innovation
Conclusion
What’s Next?: The Future of Disruption
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