Summary of Everything Bad is Good for You

"Everything Bad is Good for You" is a book written by Steven Johnson which argues that the growing complexity of popular culture over the last few decades has actually had a positive effect on society. Johnson argues that this complexity, which includes a rise in video games, reality television, and other forms of modern entertainment, is actually beneficial because it has caused a rise in our collective intelligence, creativity, and technical understanding. The book also discusses how this rise in complexity has improved our ability to solve problems, think critically, and reason more effectively.