Lovely, Richard and Rob!
I might add a 10: it should use the same add-on gadgets that I have
been foolish enough to purchase for the tool I already have ...
Chris
On 29 Sep 2006, at 18:26, Rob Harrison wrote:
> Well said Richard. I suspect this represents the sentiments of many
> on the
> list. Most of us are, after all, here because of our love of a
> camera system
> that last shipped new what, 20 years ago...and still takes gorgeous
> photos.
> I am reminded of Wendell Berry's criteria for technical innovation
> in his
> own work, from his phenomenal essay "Why I Am Not Going to Buy a
> Computer":
>
> 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.
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