On Gizmos, Gadgets, Objects and Data

Abstract

The curators of this wonderful publication asked me to reflect on the gizmo catalogue, a fantastic section of the book. It features a range of objects, from astronaut suits and spacecrafts to pens and printers, beautifully drawn in scales 1:200, 1:200 or 1:20, and 1:2, with top and side views. Any reflection on data, AI, new technology versus proven technology, or the transition from analogue to digital generally raises more questions than answers. My contribution to this book does the same. [...]