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Most technologies continue to improve with innovation, like WiFi. What is a technology that was nearly perfect upon conception? (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] svcg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 5 days ago (2 children)

The pointed stick.

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 11 points 5 days ago

No, it was later improved by using different materials, better tools to make it and hardening it with fire.

[–] AnotherUsername@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Steel capped ends

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Bendy sticks and string to launch them over 150m away.

[–] birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 days ago

Ah yes, trebuchets. A fine choice.