EPISODE · Feb 1, 2023 · 51 MIN
A Drowsy Delve into Robert Louis Stevenson's 1912 'Records of a Family of Engineers' read by Jason
from ZZZ - The podcast that helps you sleep · host ZZZ Media
A collection of essays that describe the experiences of a fictional family of engineers living in the 19th century. The essays explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society and the lives of those involved in the engineering profession. Stevenson uses the experiences of the family to provide commentary on the development of technology and the changing nature of work during this period. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of engineering and the role that engineers played in shaping the modern world. It describes the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the profession and the importance of engineers in the development of new technologies.More episodes available on our website:https://zzz.mediaBackground Music Provided by THE SLEEP CHANNEL from Spotifyhttps://sptfy.com/MNb7 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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The ZZZ podcast is the podcast to help you sleep. A collection of essays that describe the experiences of a fictional family of engineers living in the 19th century. The essays explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society and the lives of those involved in the engineering profession. Stevenson uses the experiences of the family to provide commentary on the development of technology and the changing nature of work during this period. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of engineering and the role that engineers played in shaping the modern world. It describes the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the profession and the importance of engineers in the development of new technologies.
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