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Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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From Iron Ore to Toaster: A Design Journey

This chapter chronicles the speaker's humorous and insightful journey of attempting to create a toaster from scratch, starting with the complexities of mining iron ore. As they encounter various challenges, they reflect on the intricacies of manufacturing, the global supply chain, and the irony of simplicity in consumer products. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, the chapter examines the broader implications of modern design and production processes.

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