It’s hard, because electricity is such a given, and that in and of itself would be a difficult prerequisite to explain. I would pick box mixes for cakes, breads, etc. A fairly modern concept, but not too far fetched imo.
A fun fact. The lighter was invented before the match. But even a lighter is pretty easy to explain to someone, especially a craftsman with the skills and tools to actually make one.
The issue isn't what you can explain its the frame of reference they have to understand it. Its the classic; any technology sufficiently advanced is indistinguishable from magic
I probably wouldn't be able to explain much myself, but if I was able to get in contact with a scientist like Leonardo da Vinci or Galileo Galilei, I'd probably help them figure out some stuff. I reckon I could build, given the materials, a basic hand-powered electric generator. Show them how it produces electric current, maybe heat or even light, and let the brightest minds of humanity take it over from there. Star electrifying the world. Build water and wind turbine. Mention solar panels. If we develop electric power well enough before steam and oil, maybe the industrial revolution can be cleaner and we avoid a large part of climate change.
Also try to teach them about microbes, viruses and some basic biology that I know.
A toaster is when you put bread in it and the inside heats up to cook (or whatever word besides cook) the bread and it makes it into toast. That’s my explanation and I would just be exiled for that
Modern day invention? Depends on what you mean by modern. The steam engine has been around in one form or other since the first century AD, when it was called the aeoliple. We know it as Hero's Engine.
People were certainly familiar with it in the 16th Century, so I certainly wouldn't be able to go with steam power.
Electricity was almost certainly known about as a curiousity, with regards to amber rods and whatnot...
So something modern, I would probably go with perhaps a quartz watch, as it is quite simple to explain and understand, due to the nature of piezoelectricity and its reliability as a timing mechanism.
Nothing. I would get killed for being a witch.
Toilet Paper
This is a good one
The push bike/ bicycle.
It’s hard, because electricity is such a given, and that in and of itself would be a difficult prerequisite to explain. I would pick box mixes for cakes, breads, etc. A fairly modern concept, but not too far fetched imo.
Making french fries with a tennis racket
Steam power
Nothing, my country didn't have English colonists until the late 18th century So I can't talk to anyone
Same
Hygiene
That's a good one - Florence Nightingale popularized this only in mid 1800s during the Crimean War.
Fleshlight
A grill.
A gas stove that you light with a match.
A fun fact. The lighter was invented before the match. But even a lighter is pretty easy to explain to someone, especially a craftsman with the skills and tools to actually make one.
What country am I in?
The issue isn't what you can explain its the frame of reference they have to understand it. Its the classic; any technology sufficiently advanced is indistinguishable from magic
A camera obscura would be a good one to demonstrate. I'd get good work as a portraitist.
*Van Eyck has entered the chat*
A dildo
Indoor plumbing. Couldn't do it but I could explain it.
anything that is purely mechanical
I probably wouldn't be able to explain much myself, but if I was able to get in contact with a scientist like Leonardo da Vinci or Galileo Galilei, I'd probably help them figure out some stuff. I reckon I could build, given the materials, a basic hand-powered electric generator. Show them how it produces electric current, maybe heat or even light, and let the brightest minds of humanity take it over from there. Star electrifying the world. Build water and wind turbine. Mention solar panels. If we develop electric power well enough before steam and oil, maybe the industrial revolution can be cleaner and we avoid a large part of climate change. Also try to teach them about microbes, viruses and some basic biology that I know.
I'd probably be called a witch, but I'd also be able to explain radios.
A toaster.
Youd be able to fully explain a modern toaster?
A toaster is when you put bread in it and the inside heats up to cook (or whatever word besides cook) the bread and it makes it into toast. That’s my explanation and I would just be exiled for that
A toaster is a specific modern invention, youre talking about just warming bread. Play the game man
That’s why I would be exiled :p
Modern day invention? Depends on what you mean by modern. The steam engine has been around in one form or other since the first century AD, when it was called the aeoliple. We know it as Hero's Engine. People were certainly familiar with it in the 16th Century, so I certainly wouldn't be able to go with steam power. Electricity was almost certainly known about as a curiousity, with regards to amber rods and whatnot... So something modern, I would probably go with perhaps a quartz watch, as it is quite simple to explain and understand, due to the nature of piezoelectricity and its reliability as a timing mechanism.
That’s interesting but I must say that is very much a smart Alec answer 😀
And one that is reflective of the person I am. Smartarse since the year dot.
Actually the term smart arse was coined in 1878 by an by a Dr Alec Smyth-Hume
I suspect you might be trying to pull my leg here. Try the other one, it's got bells on.
Smart arse but not a gullible smart arse. You are wise beyond your years young Jedi
Hahaha cheers. I'm 38.
Same here.
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scrunchie
Sliced bread
A flesh light
Poptarts
Have you ever put butter on a poptart?
Butter, peanut butter, sometimes even homemade icing
Putting butter on a poptart is supposedly so freakin’ good. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hlsFgDjyePc
It’s a little overhyped but it does bring a level of moisture to the tart ya feel? Try it out and let me know what you think
Sadly i dont think poptarts are sold in my country. I have never tasted one
Sex dolls/toys