Hardware, Software and Wetware
Hardware includes the physical parts of a computer.
Software is the set of instructions that can be stored and run by the hardware.
Wetware is the people who do things.
Of the three, what component makes the most trouble?
To what extent do you affect decision making in your circumstances?
In stove projects, being adept at solving wetware issues can be very important.
Baldwin Design Committee management includes democratic decision-making.
Various and sometimes conflictual voices and expertise (cooks, funders, distributors, manufacturers, engineers, etc.) can be equally empowered.
How wonderful!
I really like the way this article connects hardware, software, and “wetware” to show how technology ultimately depends on people. The broader perspective is especially interesting because it reminds us that successful solutions require not only the right tools, but also human knowledge, creativity, and practical skills. A thoughtful way to look at technology as part of a larger system.