The One Device by Brian Merchant Summary
Overview of The One Device
The iPhone's untold story: beyond Steve Jobs' genius lies centuries of innovation and sacrifice. Brian Merchant's investigation reveals the global impact - from Chinese factories to Chilean lithium mines - challenging us to see our beloved devices through a more complex, human lens.
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A Revolution Hidden in Plain Sight
Nearly five hours. That's how much time the average person now spends staring at a glowing rectangle of glass and aluminum each day. The iPhone didn't just change technology-it rewired human behavior on a planetary scale. Within a decade of its 2007 debut, ownership in America exploded from 10% to 80%. This wasn't merely adoption; it was absorption. The device became so embedded in daily existence that we stopped noticing it, even as it reorganized how we communicate, work, love, and live. History's most profitable consumer product-with margins reportedly hitting 70% and sales exceeding one billion units-the iPhone represents capitalism's pinnacle achievement. Yet behind the sleek design and revolutionary interface lies a far more complex story: one of forgotten pioneers, dangerous mines, exploited workers, and a small team of obsessed engineers who accidentally created the defining artifact of our era.
The Secret Lab Where the Future Was Born
The Forgotten Ancestors of Your Pocket Computer
The Hidden Scars Behind Every Screen
From Prototype to Phenomenon
The Factories That Never Sleep
The Device That Swallowed the World
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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