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Does this assertion really hold up? While every day I use machines I can't easily inspect I also have access to a wealth of very easily accessible information
by PJDK 9y ago
Does this assertion really hold up?
While every day I use machines I can't easily inspect I also have access to a wealth of very easily accessible information about all manner of physical/mechanical things, plus the ability to order just about any tool material that can be dreamt of.
On a personal level, I'm about to embark on a very ambitious DIY project that I doubt I would have the confidence to undertake if I didn't have access to thousands of youtube tutorials and an internet's worth of material suppliers.
- Animats 9y agoNow that's true. In the 1990s, to build electronics, I had to establish a credit account with Hamilton/Avnet just to order parts. Making a PC board at least used CAD, but AutoCAD, not an electrical CAD program. The files went to one shop that generated Gerber films, which had to be sent to the board fab shop, with about two week turnaround.
- jacobolus 9y agoIt’s easier than ever before for someone enthusiastic to learn just about anything... and fewer people than ever bother. At least that’s my impression. Perhaps related to modern children’s lack of free play https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/04/hey-parents-leave-those-kids-alone/358631/ https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/04/hey-par... and everyone’s incredible amounts of phone time.