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The Things We Make
By Bill Hammack
This episode reveals the profound human ingenuity, problem-solving, and intricate trade-offs embedded in the everyday objects that shape our lives.
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What it is about
Engineering, Design Thinking, Material Culture, Human Ingenuity
Who it is for
If you often find yourself taking everyday objects for granted, this will sharpen your appreciation for the unseen ingenuity and human stories embedded in the world around you, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Bill Hammack, known as 'the Engineer Guy,' brings years of close work translating complex engineering principles into clear, engaging narratives, revealing the hidden brilliance in our manufactured world.
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