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In other news, why are construction workers still using this 1000 year old tool what with all the modern advances in construction technology https://en.wikiped

In other news, why are construction workers still using this 1000 year old tool what with all the modern advances in construction technology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer

anexprogrammer 11y ago
There's probably a startup somewhere working on an IoT connected version. With an app to keep track of number of hits, thumbs and misses...
- dawnerd 11y ago
  And it can unlock your work truck when you approach! /s
- pavel_lishin 11y ago
  Error: The Samsung Naildriver™ is not compatible with this brand of wood fastening device.
c22 11y ago
Honestly I see a lot of construction workers using pneumatic or power nailers and I'm sure it saves them a lot of time. That said, I think I'm more comfortable with everyone taking a break at the construction site when the power goes out than with doctors being unable to treat people whenever a disaster affects their delicate electronic equipment.
- vanderZwan 11y ago
  To add to that, those are tools optimised for specific tasks, with an up-front cost that only becomes worth it if said task starts to become a significant part of the job. And with those tasks, they do so much of the work that you could almost say that humans only happen to wield them (I mean, I'm oversimplifying but it's kind of a matter of aiming and pushing a button). Meanwhile, hammers, even in their various shapes and sizes, are more general purpose tools that "enhance" the skills and abilities of the human that wields it. Knowing how to use it also requires knowledge of the material you are working with. Similarly, I'd say that stethoscopes are a general enhancement of a human sense (hearing), whereas other imaging techniques mentioned are more expensive, time-consuming, and specialised.
- smackfu 11y ago
  A skilled carpenter can work very fast with a hammer, sinking nails with one blow. But an unskilled laborer can work just as fast if they use a nailer. So I'd guess it's more about saving money than time.

anexprogrammer 11y ago

There's probably a startup somewhere working on an IoT connected version. With an app to keep track of number of hits, thumbs and misses...

dawnerd 11y ago
And it can unlock your work truck when you approach! /s
pavel_lishin 11y ago
Error: The Samsung Naildriver™ is not compatible with this brand of wood fastening device.

c22 11y ago

Honestly I see a lot of construction workers using pneumatic or power nailers and I'm sure it saves them a lot of time. That said, I think I'm more comfortable with everyone taking a break at the construction site when the power goes out than with doctors being unable to treat people whenever a disaster affects their delicate electronic equipment.

vanderZwan 11y ago
To add to that, those are tools optimised for specific tasks, with an up-front cost that only becomes worth it if said task starts to become a significant part of the job. And with those tasks, they do so much of the work that you could almost say that humans only happen to wield them (I mean, I'm oversimplifying but it's kind of a matter of aiming and pushing a button). Meanwhile, hammers, even in their various shapes and sizes, are more general purpose tools that "enhance" the skills and abilities of the human that wields it. Knowing how to use it also requires knowledge of the material you are working with. Similarly, I'd say that stethoscopes are a general enhancement of a human sense (hearing), whereas other imaging techniques mentioned are more expensive, time-consuming, and specialised.
smackfu 11y ago
A skilled carpenter can work very fast with a hammer, sinking nails with one blow. But an unskilled laborer can work just as fast if they use a nailer. So I'd guess it's more about saving money than time.