In the 1960s, Soviet cosmonauts wrote with simple pencils in zero gravity while NASA invested in developing the pressurized Fisher Space Pen. This isn't just Cold War legend—it's a real story about when a low-tech solution beats high-tech innovation, and why the simplest tool sometimes wins.
11 Sept 2026
The Typewriter Comeback vs the Distraction-Free App
Two tribes of writers wage war against digital chaos, but they've chosen opposite weapons. One camp swears by $800 vintage typewriters with no backspace button, while the other pays monthly subscriptions for apps that make their computers dumber. We pit these dueling philosophies of focus against each other to see which actually delivers what technology promised us in the first place: the ability to think.
27 Aug 2026
7 Analog Tools That Still Beat the App
From paper planners to kitchen timers, some old-school tools refuse to be obsolete for good reason. We're counting down seven analog holdouts that still outperform their smartphone app equivalents—and why millions of people are choosing friction over convenience. Spoiler: number three will make you question your entire digital workspace.
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