Shortest History of Innovation

Innovation began before writing and before cities. It has shaped our lives and helped ensure our survival, yet we seldom give it the attention it deserves. Nails, nanobots and novels; papyrus, paper and Post-It notes; Morse code and microwave ovens - they all had to be invented. From tools and technologies to new ways of thinking, innovation is all around us. Dispelling the myth of the lone geni...