USE AND USELESS

The video discusses a 200-year-old water-powered forge in Switzerland, which was recently restored for its anniversary. It contrasts the marvel of machines in 1766 with the mechanical saturation of 1966. The video also highlights Herr Tagli's whimsical machines that serve no practical purpose, reflecting on the role of machines in society.

What was the primary power source for the forge built in Switzerland 200 years ago?

• Water

• Electricity

• Steam

• Wind

Until what year did the Swiss water-powered forge remain operational?

• 1953

• 2000

• 1766

• 1966

How did society's view of machines change from 1766 to 1966?

• From being feared to being loved

• From being ignored to being essential

• From being marvels to causing mechanical indigestion

• From being expensive to being cheap

What is unique about Herr Tagli's machines?

• They work but achieve nothing

• They are the most expensive machines

• They are powered by solar energy

• They are the fastest machines

What modern-day scenario is compared to Herr Tagli's machines?

• A bustling marketplace

• A weekend traffic jam

• A quiet library

• A busy airport