Factorio & BookishSoul
I was just mapping out how the original Gutenberg press could be tweaked for higher throughput—mind if we compare that with designing a flawless book‑distribution network?
I’m all for tinkering with the press, but it’s a very different beast from trying to get books to readers today. The Gutenberg machine is a marvel of mechanical efficiency, but its “high‑throughput” tweak is all about ink, type, and paper quality. Distribution, on the other hand, is a logistical puzzle that needs inventory, shipping routes, and, in our age, digital touchpoints. In short, one is a hands‑on, tactile craft; the other is a sprawling network that even a dusty archive can’t fully capture.