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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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“This episode reveals the profound human ingenuity, problem-solving, and intricate trade-offs embedded in the everyday objects that shape our lives.”

— Bill Hammack, The Things We Make

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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Bill Hammack

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