The Dark Glow of the History of the Lightbulb: Illumination, Surveillance, and Resistance
A deep dive into the history of the lightbulb, examining how it brought comfort—and also enabled night‑time control, surveillance, and...
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From Cold Steel to Silicon: The Emotional History of the Thermostat
Explore the evolution of home temperature control, from the early mechanical history of the thermostat to today’s smart devices.
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The Radio That Mobilized People: From Voice of Hope to Propaganda Tool
Explore the evolution of radio that mobilized people and its profound impact on communication.
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The Remote Control: The False Freedom in Our Hands
How the remote control has reinforced the illusion of control, while leading to passivity and isolation.
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The Smartphone: The Golden Prison We Voluntarily Chose
The Smartphone is a symbol of freedom and separation, but it is also a psychological and social prison.
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CommaNote shares the hidden history of ordinary things — from spoons to socks — in short, surprising stories that make you see daily life differently.