"A tribute to engineers like Rousseau, the tribe of pragmatic creators who, Mr. Browne says, are ‘at the heart of all human progress.’ Mr. Browne has created a sturdy and useful product, achieving the engineer’s blend of ‘hopefulness and pragmatism’ that he so deeply admires."

– Wall Street Journal

"A thoughtful analysis of today's unprecedented pace of change and what the future may hold."

– Kirkus Reviews

"Browne takes readers on a fascinating yet practical intellectual journey into both past and future technologies, focusing on the technologies most likely to benefit humankind…The author's interviews and personal experiences make this material come alive. The occasional diagrams and black-and-white images surely enhance understanding, and researchers will definitely appreciate the voluminous notes, chock-full of detailed explanations, as well as the comprehensive index featuring numerous detailed sub-entries. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers."

– CHOICE

"Browne views engineering as inherently translational. He describes engineering as ‘a head with two sets of eyes: one looks to the fruits of discovery, while the other looks to the demands of commerce and customers.’ A pivotal moment in Browne's career trajectory, he said, was his realization that ‘no solution was complete unless it resulted in something practical that humanity wanted."

– Forbes

“Browne’s book is…thoughtful, analytical, insightful, comprehensive, wide-ranging, and deeply researched.”

– The American Scientist

"An ode to the ways in which engineering has improved human civilization.”

– John Hennessy, Chairman, Alphabet

"The human quest for knowledge has led to extraordinary progress. This book forces us to confront these realities and does so in a unique and fascinating way. It weaves science and humanity together in a way that gives us new insight. This is an expertly crafted book by a unique thinker."

– Tony Blair