Forget school for a moment. Factory visits should be part of our own personal curriculum. There’s something magical about the alchemy of materials entering one room to be mangled, chopped, inspected, polished and transformed. It’s a reminder of human achievements and changes the way we appreciate everyday objects.

Visit a factory. Though do try to make it one in Switzerland rather than China.

Have a curious day.

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