Moving like a wheel
                                  - My Thesis

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What if one of humanity’s most ancient inventions—the wheel—was more than just a tool for movement? What if it was a metaphor for progress, change, and the paradox of technological advancement?

In Moving Like the Wheel, Garima Singh takes readers on a philosophical, technological, and cultural journey through the history of the wheel, exploring its transformation from simple stone disks to cutting-edge, shape-shifting designs inspired by nature. More than just a history of an object, this book questions the very essence of human innovation: does increasing complexity truly reduce human labor, or does it create new challenges in disguise?

Singh weaves together deep philosophical discussions, historical insights, and futuristic concepts—touching on automation, AI, and the evolution of design. From ancient symbols like the swastika, which represented the sun and continuity, to the wheels on Mars rovers, this book reveals how the wheel is not just a product, but a mirror reflecting human aspirations and contradictions.

Engaging, thought-provoking, and packed with fascinating references—from Vilém Flusser’s The Shape of Things to Heath Robinson’s whimsical inventions—this book is for designers, philosophers, and curious minds alike. If you’ve ever wondered why some inventions stand the test of time while others fade into obscurity, Moving Like the Wheel is a must-read.

 







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