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The history of technology and technology throughout history; human innovation from the first stone tool to the iPhone and beyond.
Social Media is Going to Die Soon
I never thought I’d see the day when my social media usage plummeted to the point of almost being non-existent. Yet, here we are in 2022. I have been on it at least 75–90% less than any other year that I ever remember, by my estimation. I have to say, I don’t miss much about it at all.
By Jason Provencio2 years ago in 01
Women Dominated The World of Computer Programming: Where Did They All Go?
Women dominated the computing and tech industries up until the early 90s, not just as secretaries but as programmers, in the days where programming was done on paper before it was ran through machines. Marie Hicks, a historian of technology, shares insight on women in computing and the evolution:
By Ewuranna Smith-Quayson2 years ago in 01
The Story of the Steam Machine
Motion Arm: The Lever System Towards the end of the fourteenth century and at the beginning of the fifteenth century, the use of the motion arm system-the lever is one of the most important mechanical advances of the Middle Ages. This system allowed a continuous round movement to turn into a straight commuting movement and vice versa. The fact that this was not known until then limited technical developments. The lever system has been used for centuries. But the same cannot be said for the drill arm. It is not possible to come across such a tool before 1424.
By Selen Kurtoglu2 years ago in 01
Future of Automation: 9 Predictions to Look Out For in 2022
While automation has been evolving at lightning speed over the last few years, it doesn't look like it's slowing down. So what does the future of automation look like? We’ll cover that and more in this article.
By Hammad Hassan2 years ago in 01