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Explore the fascinating world of everyday engineering in this 29-minute video lecture from The Great Courses. Delve into the intricate systems that power our daily lives, from the structure of houses to the complexities of water, power, and telecommunications networks. Discover how automobiles function and the engineering behind roads and highway bridges. Investigate power plants, dams, aqueducts, railroads, communication satellites, home energy efficiency, simple machines, and recycling. Gain deep insights into the underlying simplicity of complex systems without needing a background in science or engineering. Learn about the nature of engineering, its relationship with mathematics and technology, and how to observe and understand the technological world around you. Uncover four recurring themes in technological understanding and find wonder in human technological discoveries.
