How often has the technology of today been the savior of tomorrow?
I’m sure Alexander Parkes could never have imagined the uses for his sticky polymer when he created the first man-made plastic.
Everyday people are working on devices meant to alleviate some of the strain of life. A current trend in Japan are homemade, non-commercial devices called Chindogu. They’re nearly useless but light-hearted and a kick to see. Other inventions are amazingly helpful and are awe-inspiring to watch in action
And then…… there’s the washlet…
A visit to www.cleanishappy.com is all you need to realize we let too many people fleece the rest of us into buying these Chindogu; these things that absolutely noone needs. My only grudge with technology is that it’s almost become a way for an individual to get rich without any effort. I know we all like to joke but who seriously needs a $1300 toilet to wipe thier butt??
As bad as things may be sometimes, I never lose hope when I see things like this.
We really can change the world if we keep up the good work.
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I agree that there are many useless technologies out on the market. It would be interesting to see what would happen if commercialism was removed from the minds of developers and they simply focused on the development of mankind.
Then again it sometimes is difficult to determine what is actually necessary from the frivolous.
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