The Things We Make
We pick up a pen, open a door, or turn on a light without a second thought, treating these objects as inert, simple tools. But what if every single one of these 'things' held a hidden story? This book invites us to look closer, to discover the invisible labor, the elegant compromises, and the sheer human brilliance behind the items we take for granted. You'll never look at a simple ballpoint pen the same way again, once you understand the precise engineering of its ink, ball, and spring. It's a quiet shift in perspective that deepens our appreciation for the engineered world and the countless minds that shaped it.
20 minOpen edition