A very interesting take on "automaton" and the relationship between machines and people. There is quite a bit on mechanical watches, gears, manufacturing, etc. It is really quite interesting. These machines (including some of the watches) are beautiful. Some can draw pictures, write letters, play the flute, etc. Jacquet Droz is featured :-) There is also some connection to revolutions and politics of the time.
It's an hour long, but very well worth it.
Last edited by FLAMESRULE; 11-09-2013 at 01:51 PM.
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