In "Loonshots," physicist and seasoned entrepreneur Safi Bahcall unfolds an exhilarating exploration of how radical innovations that reshape the world are born, nurtured, or too often, snuffed out. With a masterful blend of science and storytelling, Bahcall escorts readers through a riveting journey that connects the dots between the icy realms of phase transitions in physics and the warm, pulsating heart of human creativity and collaboration. This book is a manifesto for the dreamers and doers who are often sidelined, their groundbreaking ideas deemed too wild or unfeasible, labeled as loonshots. Bahcall meticulously dissects the anatomy of these loonshots, presenting a compelling argument that the fate of world-changing ideas is not governed by the culture of organizations but by their underlying structures. He leverages vivid anecdotes from history, technology, and medicine, illustrating how shifts in organizational structure, rather than monumental shifts in mindset, can foster an environment where innovation flourishes. "Loonshots" is both a call to arms and a guidebook for individuals and organizations who aspire to unleash groundbreaking innovations. It challenges us to rethink how we nurture and champion the kind of transformative ideas that can change the course of human history.