The "Mühlengespräche" in the Frick Mill are designed as a discussion event that actively involves the audience and in this case focuses on unusual and seemingly "crazy" technology projects. Not only are technical details examined, but the social, cultural and philosophical dimensions of the respective innovations are also explored. The discussion seeks to build a bridge between the past and the present - and dares to look to the future.
The Marly machine was a technical masterpiece of the late 17th century. It was built on the banks of the Seine at Marly-le-Roi in 1684 to pump large quantities of water for the fountains at Versailles and Marly. With its gigantic paddle wheels and countless pumps, it was considered one of the largest and most ambitious engineering projects of its time. It impressed with its innovative mechanics as well as the complexity of the organization and the enormous consumption of resources.
An example of the present is SpaceX, a company that is revolutionizing space travel. Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX pursues the vision of democratizing access to space, establishing new technologies such as reusable rockets and enabling the colonization of foreign planets in the long term. Its successes - from the Falcon rocket to the ISS supply and plans for Mars - embody innovative strength, a willingness to take risks and the desire to achieve the seemingly impossible.
The focus of the "Mühlengespräche" is not only admiration for technological ingenuity, but also critical reflection on its effects - a conscious consideration of the consequences of technology. In the discussion, the short and long-term effects of the projects presented are examined together with the moderator and the audience.
The Marly machine was a technical masterpiece of the late 17th century. It was built on the banks of the Seine at Marly-le-Roi in 1684 to pump large quantities of water for the fountains at Versailles and Marly. With its gigantic paddle wheels and countless pumps, it was considered one of the largest and most ambitious engineering projects of its time. It impressed with its innovative mechanics as well as the complexity of the organization and the enormous consumption of resources.
An example of the present is SpaceX, a company that is revolutionizing space travel. Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX pursues the vision of democratizing access to space, establishing new technologies such as reusable rockets and enabling the colonization of foreign planets in the long term. Its successes - from the Falcon rocket to the ISS supply and plans for Mars - embody innovative strength, a willingness to take risks and the desire to achieve the seemingly impossible.
The focus of the "Mühlengespräche" is not only admiration for technological ingenuity, but also critical reflection on its effects - a conscious consideration of the consequences of technology. In the discussion, the short and long-term effects of the projects presented are examined together with the moderator and the audience.
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