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S1E3: Fork Fashions and Toilet Trends

Sep 19, 2018
Guest
Astro Teller
Guest
Margaret Visser
Google's Captain of Moonshots, Astro Teller, and author of The Rituals of Dinner, Margaret Visser, discuss the adoption of new technologies like Japanese toilets and Google Glass. They explore the history of forks and their challenges in being accepted. The chapter also explores the future of smart glasses and the impact of fashion on eating utensils.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Evolution of Forks and the Acceptance of New Technologies
03:55 • 15min
3
The Evolution and Popularity of the Fork in the 17th Century
19:19 • 2min
4
The Adoption of Forks and Future of Smart Glasses
21:06 • 4min
5
Understanding the History and Future of Forks
25:16 • 2min