Clocks And The Making Of The Modern World

By David S. Landes Text from DJCline.com.

The skills and technology required to make clocks gave Europeans the edge in world domination. It allowed them to make accurate measurements and schedules to function more efficiently. At the base of every computer system is a clock, keeping track of what task needs to be done next. Text from DJCline.com.

One side effect of making time pieces is the development of lenses and spectacles to do close work. Skilled craftsmen were able to work well into middle age gathering more experience to pass on to future generations. Using glasses spread to reading books among the general population, increasing productivity throughout the population. Funny how an improvement in one area shows up someplace else.

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