stackyFACTSWe use it to describe glowing glass slabs and server farms, but the root word is charmingly primitive. 'Tekhne' is the ancient Greek word for art, craft, or physical skill, meaning early philosophers considered weaving baskets to be the cutting-edge technology of their day.
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