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Lost Knowledge: Village tech in West Papua, Indonesia

Lost Knowledge: Village tech in West Papua, Indonesia

The weekly Lost Knowledge column explores the possible technology of the future in the forgotten ideas of the past (and those slightly off to the side). Each Tuesday, we look at retro-tech, “lost” technology, and the make-do, improvised “street tech” of village artisans and tradespeople from around the globe. “Lost Knowledge” is also the theme […]

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Lost Knowledge: Neon lights

Lost Knowledge: Neon lights

The weekly Lost Knowledge column explores the possible technology of the future in the forgotten ideas of the past (and those slightly off to the side). Each Tuesday, we look at retro-tech, “lost” technology, and the make-do, improvised “street tech” of village artisans and tradespeople from around the globe. “Lost Knowledge” is also the theme […]

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Lost Knowledge: Reanimating Dead Media

Lost Knowledge: Reanimating Dead Media

This is our new weekly column exploring the possible technology of the future in the forgotten ideas of the past (and those slightly off to the side). Each Tuesday, we’ll look at retro-tech, “lost” technology, and the make-do, improvised “street tech” of village artisans and tradespeople from around the globe. “Lost Knowledge” is also the […]

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Lost Knowledge: Manual Typewriters

Lost Knowledge: Manual Typewriters

Typewriters are enjoying a comeback, as collectable antiques, and as a welcome relief from overwhelming digital distractions.

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