Collaboration: The Heart of Innovation

In this conversation, Tricia Friedman speaks with authors Dylan Thuras and Jennifer Swanson about their ambitious book that explores the evolution of invention and technology. They discuss the importance of collaboration in science, the interdisciplinary nature of learning, and how curiosity drives innovation. The conversation also highlights the role of play in the invention process and how everyday objects can inspire new perspectives.

Dylan  Thuras is the cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura. He lives in Rosendale, NY

Jennifer  Swanson is an award-winning children's author of more than forty-five nonfiction and fiction books, including National Geographic Kids Brain Games and Outdoor School: Rocks, Fossils, and Shells. She is also the creator and co-host of the award-winning podcast Solve It for Kids. Visit her online at jenniferswansonbooks.com and @jenswanbooks.

Chapters

00:00 The Ambitious Project Begins
02:52 Exploring the Evolution of Invention
05:56 The Power of Collaboration in Science
08:38 Interdisciplinary Learning and Curiosity
11:30 The Role of Play in Invention
14:23 A New Perspective on Everyday Objects