Maintenance of Everything - Part One - Stewart Brand
Summary
- The importance of maintenance in civilization has been understated. However, the book did not deliver
My random thoughts
- I've always felt that maintenance is not emphasized enough, and that everything in life requires maintenance: from physical things to friendships to emotions.
- The idea of this book is brilliant, but I think much more could be made of it: exploring machines, satellites in orbit, relationships, businesses all require maintenance.
- It is also a lost opportunity not to examine the airline industry which has gotten maintenance down to a science
Details
- Every complex machine eventually breaks down
- Machines require maintenance even when they are not in regular use
- Proper maintenance requires patience