Paving the Path to Modern Life

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The Unintended Consequences of Small Ideas (Part 2)

Here’s the thing: What does the Bristol Turnpike Trust in 1816 have to do with US property prices today?

More than you might think. In this episode of Here’s the Thing, we explore how the innovative road designs from Scottish engineer, John Loudon McAdam — sparked a wave of changes that transformed everything from trade, urban spawl, just-in-time manufacturing, to the very way we live.

Join me in Part 2 of my series on The Unintended Consequences of Small Ideas That Change the World. From cobbled streets to sprawling suburbs, McAdam’s innovation paved more than just physical paths — they paved the way for the modern world.

🔍 Here’s the Thing explores the intricate web of cause and effect, revealing how legacies of centuries past influence today’s business strategies and challenges.

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