The original mission:
This is a discussion group for people interested in technical education. "How Things Work" is a project
to teach non-technical people (e.g., your mother) about
the man-made world--from reinforced concrete to digital
audio. Our group, open to anyone, discusses strategies
for teaching and construction of demonstrations. Some of the philosophy
and details of this particular project can be found at
http://www.mkinsler.com.
What it is now:
It's turned into what's best described as a mutual education society
with a technological flavor. Most of the discussion seems to involve
technologies of some sort--i.e., how something works or how things are
done. There are about 75 enthusiastic members who are polite to each
other and who teach the Group Owner a very great deal.
And this is the new e-mail address. Wear it next to your heart.