Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated by Nature by J. G. Wood

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Author Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889
Title Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated by Nature
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Summary "Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated by Nature" by J. G. Wood is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the profound connections between natural phenomena and human inventions, arguing that many technological advancements have their origins in nature's designs. Wood's perspective emphasizes that through observation and study of nature's prototypes, humans can create more effective tools, structures, and systems. The opening of this book introduces its central thesis: that nearly every human invention has a counterpart in the natural world. Wood begins by contrasting poetry and science, using the example of the Paper Nautilus to illustrate how poetry has historically romanticized natural entities that are merely imaginative. He then shifts focus to the example of the Velella, a marine organism that functions like a sailboat, highlighting how nature provides not only inspiration but also physical analogs for human technology, such as boats and propulsion systems. Wood furthers this idea by connecting other biological forms, like the Water-snail and Gnat, to their invented counterparts, establishing a framework for the chapters that follow, which will explore various inventions inspired by natural phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class Q: Science
Subject Natural history
Subject Inventions
Category Text
EBook-No. 53300
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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