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Chopsticks vs forks design analysis. Which is a better design? This chopsticks versus forks industrial design analysis really has more to do with the importance of convention and culture than anything else.

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0:00-0:54 The Answer Isn't Simple
0:55-2:30 Forks History
2:31-3:13 Utensils Represent Civilized Culture
3:14-4:18 Nord VPN Sponsor
4:19-5:56 Spiritual Significance of Chopsticks
5:57-6:37 Importance of Cultural Conventions
6:38-9:43 Are Chopsticks Better?
9:44-11:12 Designing for Culture As It Is
11:13-11:45 How Culture Evolves
11:46-14:39 What's the Best Utensil Design?