Inventology: How We Dream Up Things That Change the World Paperback – Illustrated, December 13, 2016

Well constructed and exceptionally well crafted, INVENTOLOGY, is a zippy and enjoyable read. My favorite distinction in this well-researched book is the difference between inventors who set out to fix a problem that has already been identified and the inventors who happen upon a great solution to a problem by discovery, an accident along the road. In addition, Pagan Kennedy fully describes our current world of inventology: how little things add up and get rolled into one (like the cell phone), and how crowd sourcing and 3D printing has brought us the democratic environment for anyone to invent. I particularly enjoyed the stories about inventors who live with their feet in two worlds--so they come up with solutions that people who live with a mere mono-focus may never dream of. Lastly, the level of empowerment that she is convinced exists can, of course, be improved through cultural changes and education. There is nothing gloomy here. In a buoyant and optimistic tone, you get the sense with INVENTOLOGY that not only can anything happen for the greater good, but also that this greater good could come from You. I always want to give strong positive praise for well reasoned boosterism. INVENTOLOGY has universal appeal because of this great, driving, can-do tone. Even if you don't want to invent something, surely, you want to get out of bed and feel excited about the day! This book gives you the feeling that anything can happen. Enjoy it. Buy it for your friends. And keep your eyes open...you may find a problem to solve, or an answer to a solution you never even knew was a problem that could possibly land right in your lap.

Very interesting in finding the origin of inventions. Some were inadvertent, some were not. Unusual and fun.

Book in great condition

I didn't find unexpected or intersting ideas

I chose this book because of the title. I’d never thought of the process of inventing as an “-ology.” The thought of invention as an actual branch of knowledge or subject of study was intriguing. My eyes are now opened to the many avenues, inspirations, impetuses, hit and misses, home runs and psyches of people who, intentionally or not, discover and develop solutions to our needs. I highly recommend this walk into the world of creativity.

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This insightful and entertaining book looks at the alchemy behind invention - and delivers some interesting theories as to why certain people are better able to solve problems through inventiveness than others. This should be read by would-be inventors, but also by corporate R&D departments who, according to Pagan Kennedy, are actually thwarting invention in many cases. A great read.

This is a very good book. I enjoyed reading every page of it.. it makes you believe that inventions are not only for specific people with lots of capabilities and resources. With the technologies we have in today's world, anyone like you and me can be creative and come up with inventions that can change the world!