The Clocks That Changed the World: LED Clocks
When we ask people how technology has changed their lives, they usually speak about cars, TV, and the internet. None of them ever speak of clocks. According to one historian and philosopher, Lewis Mumford, none of the above changed the world. It was the invention of mechanical clocks. In his 1934 thesis, he laid down a fascinating argument. He proposed that the clock and not the steam engine is the precursor of the industrial revolution. We can agree or disagree with Mr Mumford. However, the fact remains that the improvements in timekeeping have been front and centre in society’s progress. The invention of mechanical clocks has allowed sailors to estimate longitude and latitude, which propel the discovery of lands and colonialism. Today, mechanical clocks have turned digital, like outdoor LED clocks , for example. Their applications are limitless. Technology has now reached a point where even the smallest discrepancies can make a huge difference. Let us take a look at LED clocks a...