February 15 — Power, Systems, and Play

On this day, machines began doing more of the work, communication became part of a system, and play moved into the home. Three moments from history that show how power, organization, and entertainment quietly reshape what everyday life looks like.

February 14 — Rituals, Connections, and Convenience

On this day, affection became something people scheduled, connections were reduced to names and numbers, and convenience quietly reshaped daily habits. Three moments from history that show how rituals form, systems mediate relationships, and small conveniences permanently change how we move through everyday life.

February 13 — Perspective, Extension, and Amplification

On this day, the world was photographed from above, artificial light stretched the boundaries of time, and sound became something that could be amplified beyond its source. Three moments from history that show how changing perspective, extending environments, and boosting expression quietly reshape how we experience everyday life.

February 12 — Seeing, Signals, and Choice

On this day, a disaster was captured on film, entertainment began competing for attention, and music became something people could choose for themselves. Three moments from history that show how seeing, signaling, and choice quietly shape how we notice the world and make decisions.

February 11 — Safety, Clarity, and Sharing

On this day, people gained tools to manage emergencies, hear things more clearly, and share music without holding anything in their hands. Three moments from history that show how safety, clarity, and access quietly reshape how connected we feel.

February 10 — Information, Play, and Reach

On this day, information picked up speed, play became a way to explore new technology, and communication stopped caring where you were. Three moments from history that show how curiosity has a habit of stretching our reach.

February 9 — Routine, Automation, and Interaction

On this day, play became standardized, timekeeping learned to take care of itself, and humans began interacting with machines more naturally. Three moments from history that show how routines, automation, and interfaces quietly shape what everyday life feels like.

February 8 — Control, Puzzles, and Distance

On this day, machines began overriding the environment, confusion became a form of entertainment, and images traveled farther than people. Three moments from history that show how control, play, and distance slowly reshaped what everyday experience feels like.