As If By Design

The eureka moment is a myth. It is an altogether nave and fanciful account of human progress. Innovations emerge from a much less mysterious combination of historical circumstantial and accidental influences. This book explores the origin and evolution of several important behavioral innovations including the high five the Heimlich maneuver the butterfly stroke the moonwalk and the Iowa caucus. Such creations'' striking suitability to the situation and the moment appear ingeniously designed with...See More