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MerwinARTist's avatar

Good story. How many words .. how many creative ideas are hidden within the lead of a pencil? If the pencil doesn't move .. we will never know. It takes approximately 80–100 different people’s jobs to make a standard pencil, reflecting the diverse roles from raw material extraction to retail. This range accounts for modern manufacturing efficiencies and global supply chains, with potential increases for specialized products.

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Minnamari's avatar

Thank you. That's an eye-opening example. It can be fascinating (and dizzying) to pause and reflect on what work and energies lie behind these things we take for granted.

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MerwinARTist's avatar

Very true!

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jwh's avatar

<3

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Minnamari's avatar

<3 ^^

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