This Idea Is Brilliant edited by John Brockman
This Idea Is Brilliant
This Idea Is Brilliant: Lost, Overlooked, and Underappreciated Scientific Concepts Everyone Should Know is a collection of short essays from scientists and thinkers edited by John Brockman.
Diverse Perspectives
The book brings together many prominent intellectuals to highlight scientific concepts they believe deserve more attention. This approach creates a diverse sampling of ideas from different disciplines, potentially exposing readers to concepts they might not otherwise encounter.
Format Limitations
The collection’s main weakness lies in its format. With each concept receiving only a few pages, the presentations often feel superficial, providing just enough information to introduce an idea but not enough to develop it meaningfully. This brevity limits the book’s educational value.
Starting Point
Rather than offering comprehensive explanations, the book functions better as a catalog of interesting concepts that readers might want to explore further. The table of contents itself may be the most valuable part, serving as a jumping-off point for deeper investigation into specific ideas that catch the reader’s interest.