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In my mind when the machine breaks, we make do, the good enough, develops, with enough ‘good enough’ a skill new to us, is learned.

Ashamedly I learned to scythe the lawn, only to realize this tool has more dexterity and power of application than any lawnmower or other tool will ever clumsily have.

As with a pencil on a space station, it proved the enthusiasm for technology was off by several factors in excitement and lack of humility.

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