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Mentioned in 2 episodes
The toaster project
Book • 2011
In 'The Toaster Project', Thomas Thwaites recounts his nine-month journey to build a toaster from raw materials, traveling across the UK to mines and his backyard to create a crude foundry.
The project reveals the intricate nature of consumer goods and critiques the efficiency and environmental impact of modern manufacturing.
Thwaites's tale is both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the modern world.
The project reveals the intricate nature of consumer goods and critiques the efficiency and environmental impact of modern manufacturing.
Thwaites's tale is both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the modern world.
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Justin Garrison
Scott Hanselman
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Staying Curious with Scott Hanselman
Mentioned by the host as the author of two books discussed in the episode.
Becoming a goat to avoid existential dread (with Thomas Thwaites)
