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Wittgenstein's Handles
- a_bonobo 10y agoAn alternative proposal: Wittgenstein studied engineering before he became a philosopher, his doctorate is on planes and kites, and he did some research on how kites behave in certain situations. Could this be another reason for the focus on mechanics in his architectural work? He had no prior knowledge of architecture (he did design his furniture though, as far as I remember), and if you'd ask me to design an entire house, I too would focus more on the areas I'd know about ("here's a plan of the house with optimal WLAN access everywhere, and good space for cat 5 cables in all walls - what do you mean there's no bathroom?")
- ehudla 10y agoSee this book! https://www.amazon.com/Wittgenstein-Flies-Kite-Story-Models/dp/0131499971 https://www.amazon.com/Wittgenstein-Flies-Kite-Story-Models/...
- robobro 10y agoBrilliant. He's relevant to programming because he popularized truth tables, too ...
- amelius 10y agoIt is a pity that the only image in the article provides such a limited view of the actual handle.
- gr33nman 10y agoThose interested in the philosophy of door handles will enjoy Don Norman's classic: The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465050654/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OkRxxb9JY1X1A https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465050654/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OkRx...
- Ftuuky 10y agoFascinating, had no idea the common door handle was designed by Wittgenstein!