From mhamel@ashland.eduSun Apr  2 11:54:45 1995
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 1995 09:13:45 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Matthew W. Hamel" <mhamel@ashland.edu>
Reply to: homestead@world.std.com
To: homestead@world.std.com
Cc: Homestead Mailing List <homestead@world.std.com>
Subject: Technology


When we were discussing this issue a while back I remembered reading 
this.  The author lists his qualifications for technological innovation.

1.  The new tool should be cheaper than the one it replaces.

2.  It should be at least as small in scale as the one it replaces.

3.  It should do work that is clearly and demonstrably better than the one 
it replaces.

4.  It should use less energy than the one it replaces.

5.  If possible, it should use some form of solar energy, such as that of 
the body.

6.  It should be repairable by a person of ordinary intelligence, 
provided that he or she has the necessary tools.

7.  It should be purchasable and repairable as near to home as possible.

8.  It should come from a small privately owned shop or store that will 
take it back for maintenance and repair.

9.  It should not replace or disrupt anything good that already exists, 
and this includes family and community relationships.

Matt Hamel
mhamel@ashland.edu

In the Chevy Chevette of the Information Superhighway
