The Science of Machines: From Invention to Evolution

This lecture delves into the history and classification of machines, exploring the different types of techniques used by humans throughout evolution, from the elementary means of action on matter to consumption techniques. It discusses the concept of mechanology and the evolution of technical objects, emphasizing the balance between stability and adaptation in technical inventions. The lecture also covers the relationship between architecture and the environment, highlighting the adaptation and correlation aspects of building structures. Furthermore, it examines the evolution of technical elements and individuals, illustrating how technical causality progresses through different levels of reality.