The Washing Machine is the Epitome of Human Advancement?
I never really thought about this before … but the invention of the washing machine may very well have been the tipping point that brought humanity into the modern age. What then took so much time and energy now literally takes an hour a week (or less) to complete. Energy savings and time savings … halmarks of modern society? Maybe.
BTW – have you ever tried washing your jeans by hand? I’ll bet not…
Here is a great article and video that talks about how washing machines have changed our society. Why The Washing Machine Pushed Humanity Forward.