Simplifier
May 1, 2021 12:58 PM Subscribe
Fundamentally, my work here is about creating a stable foundation of technology that is reliable, understandable, and practical for an individual to build for themselves.
So, if I go back in time, I should bring all of this on a USB? Oh, wait.
Ackshually, all you need is sand, spit and a magnifying glass (optional).
posted by Foci for Analysis at 1:37 PM on May 1, 2021 [1 favorite]
Ackshually, all you need is sand, spit and a magnifying glass (optional).
posted by Foci for Analysis at 1:37 PM on May 1, 2021 [1 favorite]
This is fantastic! I've just glanced through a few entries so far but I love both the premise and the minima, future-proof execution of the site.
posted by cortex at 4:35 PM on May 1, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by cortex at 4:35 PM on May 1, 2021 [1 favorite]
Reminiscent of the Build Your Own Machine Shop from Scrap book series.
posted by gwint at 5:07 PM on May 1, 2021 [3 favorites]
posted by gwint at 5:07 PM on May 1, 2021 [3 favorites]
Was it XKCD that had a densely-filled poster of "helpful Science facts for time-travelers who might get stuck in the Past?" I remember it but I can't find it now.
posted by Harvey Kilobit at 8:13 PM on May 1, 2021
posted by Harvey Kilobit at 8:13 PM on May 1, 2021
You’re probably thinking of Dinosaur Comics’ Time Traveler Cheat Sheet.
posted by zamboni at 8:39 PM on May 1, 2021 [6 favorites]
posted by zamboni at 8:39 PM on May 1, 2021 [6 favorites]
In other news, there's something called Neocities that's a replacement for Geocities. Neat!
posted by Halloween Jack at 10:19 PM on May 1, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by Halloween Jack at 10:19 PM on May 1, 2021 [2 favorites]
It's fitting that this is on Neocities - I miss this kind of internet, and it makes me really happy to see it. Thanks for sharing it!
posted by harriet vane at 11:50 PM on May 1, 2021 [4 favorites]
posted by harriet vane at 11:50 PM on May 1, 2021 [4 favorites]
This is the ultimate idea book for anyone who has to produce a ninth grade science fair project that will knock the judges completely out. The accompanying pictures are great examples for proof-of-concept documentation.
Sometimes, the simplest is not only the best, but the most elegant. Nice work!
posted by halfbuckaroo at 8:35 AM on May 2, 2021 [1 favorite]
Sometimes, the simplest is not only the best, but the most elegant. Nice work!
posted by halfbuckaroo at 8:35 AM on May 2, 2021 [1 favorite]
This is so cool! And this iron gall ink improvement is wow!
posted by brainwane at 6:39 PM on May 4, 2021 [1 favorite]
posted by brainwane at 6:39 PM on May 4, 2021 [1 favorite]
And now I've learned the word "thixotropic" - "solid at rest, but liquid under pressure".
Also, they made A SOLAR CELL. AT HOME.
And glass cleaner from ammonia, vodka, and distilled water.
I'm curious - fiber is one of their 5 key materials ... have they ever looked into making cloth/clothing?
posted by brainwane at 7:29 AM on May 5, 2021 [1 favorite]
Also, they made A SOLAR CELL. AT HOME.
And glass cleaner from ammonia, vodka, and distilled water.
I'm curious - fiber is one of their 5 key materials ... have they ever looked into making cloth/clothing?
posted by brainwane at 7:29 AM on May 5, 2021 [1 favorite]
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