How Long to Read Our Own Devices

How Long Does it Take to Read Our Own Devices?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 48 minutes to read Our Own Devices by Edward Tenner

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This delightful and instructive history of invention shows why National Public Radio dubbed Tenner “the philosopher of everyday technology.” Looking at how our inventions have impacted our world in ways we never intended or imagined, he shows that the things we create have a tendency to bounce back and change us. The reclining chair, originally designed for brief, healthful relaxation, has become the very symbol of obesity. The helmet, invented for military purposes, has made possible new sports like mountain biking and rollerblading. The typewriter, created to make business run more smoothly, has resulted in wide-spread vision problems, which in turn have made people more reliant on another invention—eyeglasses. As he sheds light on the many ways inventions surprise and renew us, Tenner considers where technology will take us in the future, and what we can expect from the devices that we no longer seem able to live without.

How long is Our Own Devices?

Our Own Devices by Edward Tenner is 338 pages long, and a total of 87,204 words.

This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Our Own Devices Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 56 minutes to read Our Own Devices aloud.

What Reading Level is Our Own Devices?

Our Own Devices is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Our Own Devices?

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