If you were sent back to the roman era and could only bring a backpack of goods. What would you bring?

  • j4k3@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Current geological mineral distribution map. A dozen ball screws, some linear rods, bearings, grease. A dozen staters of various sizes, and a few hundred thousand diodes, maybe millions. Then as much enameled copper wire and magnet steel as I could carry. Then a e-paper tablet with a long list of patent documents, along with text books from Primary school clear to graduate level physics, chemistry, and math.

    Then I would lug a vintage mini lathe over my shoulder for the few steps I have to take because you didn’t specify how far I have to walk.

    I should be able to make the industrial revolution from there.

    …welcome to 1500 years in the future…now!

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      8 months ago

      I would also make room for some seed packets - potato, tomato, chili, etc.

      I want some good food while I prestart the industrial revolution.