Lowtech vs Hightech: Can Low Technology Lead to Revolutionary Innovation?

Thread starter lowtec
Start date Nov 27, 2003

Nov 27, 2003

lowtec

My question is simple: Do you think it is possible to design a revolutionary innovation by using low technology.

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Nov 28, 2003

sheldon

Definitely

Jan 9, 2004

DarkAnt

Just look at the space program, the Americans spent a ton of money on a space pen... while the russians used a pencil

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