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A broad definition of a tool is an entity used to interface between two or more domains that facilitates more effective action of one domain upon the other. The most basic tools are simple machines. For example, a crowbar simply functions as a lever. The further out from the pivot point, the more force is transmitted along the lever. A hammer typically interfaces between the operator's hand and the nail the operator wishes to strike. Tools are the most important items that the ancient humans used to climb to the top of the food chain; by inventing tools, they were able to accomplish tasks that their bodies could not, such as using a spear or bow and arrow to kill prey, since their teeth were not sharp enough to pierce many animals' skins. A telephone is a communication tool that interfaces between two people engaged in conversation at one level. And between each user and the communication network at another. It is in the domain of media and communications technology that a counter-intuitive aspect of our relationships with our tools first began to gain popular recognition. Marshall McLuhan famously said "We shape our tools. And then our tools shape us." McLuhan was referring to the fact that our social practices co-evolve with our use of new tools and the refinements we make to existing tools. Tools that have evolved for use in particular domains can be given different assignations. For example, tools designed for domestic use are often called utensils. Observation has confirmed that that multiple species can use tools, including monkeys, apes, several birds, and sea otters. Philosophers originally thought that only humans had the ability to make tools, until zoologists observed birds and monkeys making tools. Now humans' unique relationship to tools is considered to be that we are the only species that uses tools to make other tools. Most anthropologists believe that the use of tools was an important step in the evolution of mankind. Humans evolved an opposable thumb — useful in holding tools — and increased dramatically in intelligence, which aided in the use of tools. Balancing Tools, by Claes Oldenburg. Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, GermanyFrom Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What equipment may be required for you to carry out an effective training session? Q. Why is the training environment important? What equipment may be required for you to carry out an effective training session? Please help me- katie Asked by Kate - Mon Jun 15 12:42:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. It will depend on the type of training you are giving whether it is classroom based or something suited to another environment. In any case you will need the right equipment to get your message across being it something to demonstrate a technique or to give information. Handouts may be useful for future reference, plan in some breaks as appropriate. Environmental factors are noise, distractions/interruption s and being able to see the training material. Think about anyone that may have particular learning needs such as those with sensory or physical impairments - do you need to make special arrangements for them. hope these few thoughts are helpful Answered by pinkie - Wed Jun 17 13:18:31 2009 What equipment is used to remove avocado skin & seed to make avocado oil? Q. When making avocado oil the seed and most of the skin need to be removed prior to the oil being extracted for cold press as they contain toxins. What equipment is used? It must be food grade. Asked by struth489 - Sat May 12 08:17:22 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. go to Perry Videx website Answered by unknown - Tue May 15 12:11:04 2007 What equipment should a new recruit joininh the british army take with him?
Q. Hay guys... i'm going into the british army soon and have lost my equipment list of things to take with. Can any one help me out at all? Asked by Ampallang20008 - Sun Sep 7 13:38:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. You should be able to go to your orderly room or clothing stores. There are often kit lists online on the military internet system, ask the orderly room where you would find the exact link. You will probably need to access it from a military computer. And lastly, get a grip on your kit soldier! Answered by Oot n Aboot - Wed Sep 10 16:25:43 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Equipment"
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