"The Way Things Work" coordination scaffold #120

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opened 2026-05-29 13:31:38 +00:00 by utopiah · 8 comments
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  • instead of building example after example build few core ones
    • get components out of it
      • partial transparency
      • visible forces
    • prioritize pages that complete what has been done #46 and coherent with listed criteria, see #48
  • involve community (see #85 )
    • so big and impactful it could even be a dedicated sub-project

Email sent on 28th to author.

- instead of building example after example build few core ones - get components out of it - partial transparency - visible forces - prioritize pages that complete what has been done #46 and coherent with listed criteria, see #48 - involve community (see #85 ) - so big and impactful it could even be a dedicated sub-project Email sent on 28th to author.
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Could also use the transition in

as most objects in the book are from daily life, thus starting in AR is probably good in plenty of cases.

Could also use the transition in - #114 as most objects in the book are from daily life, thus starting in AR is probably good in plenty of cases.
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Generalize the principle for others, namely identify the target lesson then backtrack from it, e.g. #111 might be too difficult what comes before?

Generalize the principle for others, namely identify the target lesson then backtrack from it, e.g. #111 might be too difficult what comes before?
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Specifically the scaffolding

Specifically the scaffolding
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Author emailed in late May 2026.

Author emailed in late May 2026.
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Consider mechanisms from https://weblate.org that could be applied here.

Consider mechanisms from https://weblate.org that could be applied here.
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Without answer from the author a generic version might be more appropriate, not relying on the book itself in any way but initial inspiration. Focusing on going from daily life technologies, e.g. microwave, Bluray player, etc to go back to foundations in technology and the scientific research behind each, in a networked fashion.

Without answer from the author a generic version might be more appropriate, not relying on the book itself in any way but initial inspiration. Focusing on going from daily life technologies, e.g. microwave, Bluray player, etc to go back to foundations in technology and the scientific research behind each, in a networked fashion.
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Digital version also testable online via emulator at https://archive.org/details/TWTK_WIN or https://classicreload.com/win3x-the-way-things-work.html 1994 Windows 3.x CDROM based on a book by Neil Ardley, illustrated by David Macaulay.

Digital version also testable online via emulator at https://archive.org/details/TWTK_WIN or https://classicreload.com/win3x-the-way-things-work.html 1994 Windows 3.x CDROM based on a book by Neil Ardley, illustrated by David Macaulay.
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Consider the onboarding component showcased in https://biggu.benetou.fr/games.html?play=onboarding and making it more flexible. This could be used for explorable explanations.

Consider the `onboarding` component showcased in https://biggu.benetou.fr/games.html?play=onboarding and making it more flexible. This could be used for explorable explanations.
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