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Post by Andyberg on Jun 6, 2018 5:19:47 GMT
Sat miserable mulling over wavelength division multiplexing tonight and just wondered what people think is 'mans greatest invention'?
Im torn between....
The wheel,
Internal combustion engine
Beer
(Silicon implants & interweb porn both vying for a top 3 place!🙄)
Whats the greatest invention then, in your opinion?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 5:32:45 GMT
The wheel followed by the bronze age, mastering the art of producing metal tools and weapons eventually led us to the heady heights of the industrial revolution.
In modern times the development of standardised screw threads and efficient machine tools - driven in no small part by clock and lock makers requirements in the 1700's is pretty important too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 5:46:03 GMT
Boats
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Post by patty on Jun 6, 2018 5:46:10 GMT
So much great stuff invented I couldn't allocate one to top spot...
Maybe after ponder time..I'll allocate to-day to really thinking about this and see if I can narrow down a short list....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 6:04:49 GMT
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Post by Delta9 on Jun 6, 2018 7:27:22 GMT
Cheese
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Post by bodger on Jun 6, 2018 7:34:51 GMT
religion.
great impact but unfortunately mainly negative. should be rescinded immediately by act of parliament.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jun 6, 2018 7:39:27 GMT
Steam trains.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 8:03:43 GMT
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Post by JohnV on Jun 6, 2018 8:19:19 GMT
but the effect is mainly negative due to their frequent habit of running over people  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 8:24:19 GMT
Being a caveman I personally think wheels have had a negative effect on society.
Imagine how nice it would be if everyone just walked about when going places. Instead everyone is manically racing about on transport systems.
And horses pulling the boats. Must have been a peaceful scene. I sometimes sit by the tidal Thames and wonder about what it would have been like when all the boats were either propelled by tide and oars or some sails.
So peaceful.
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Post by Gone on Jun 6, 2018 8:26:55 GMT
Not sure if it counts as an invention, but fire is mine as without it there would be no cooking.
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Post by JohnV on Jun 6, 2018 8:31:06 GMT
Being a caveman I personally think wheels have had a negative effect on society. Imagine how nice it would be if everyone just walked about when going places. Instead everyone is manically racing about on transport systems. And horses pulling the boats. Must have been a peaceful scene. I sometimes sit by the tidal Thames and wonder about what it would have been like when all the boats were either propelled by tide and oars or some sails. So peaceful. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 8:36:08 GMT
Music
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Post by JohnV on Jun 6, 2018 8:59:52 GMT
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