The electrifying story behind the greatest breakthroughs in technology.

From the first sparks of electricity to the dawn of artificial intelligence, Visionaries, Rebels and Machines is an exciting journey through the history of technology.

It highlights how curiosity, ingenuity, daring innovations, and pure luck have fueled progress, leading to technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud computing that are reshaping our world today. It’s not just about how we got here, but also where we are headed. Understanding this evolution helps us make informed decisions, seize opportunities, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Discover the domino effect of innovation – these unexpected connections and coincidences that have sparked ideas, innovations, experiments, and technological revolutions. Along the way, meet an eccentric group of fascinating characters, including a movie rental entrepreneur, a bookseller turned tech giant, scientists electrifying frogs, and a teenage cybercriminal.

With humor, insight, and a touch of indifference, industry expert Jamie Dobson tells a compelling story of risk-takers and revolutionaries, taking you on a whirlwind tour through the unexpected history of technology that is bigger, bolder, and more astonishing than you ever imagined.

Pages: 320, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm