The idea that attractive things work better made me think about how much design affects the way I interact with everyday objects. I realized that when something looks nice or well-designed, I’m more likely to enjoy using it, even if it’s not perfect. It made me think about my phone apps some are so easy to use just because they look clean and simple. I don’t know if I fully agree that looks always make something work better, but I do see how a good design can change my mood and make me more patient. It also made me wonder if we sometimes value appearance too much and overlook function. Shouldn’t something work well even if it’s not pretty?
Reading about Margaret Hamilton really opened my eyes to how important her work was in getting humans to the moon. I had never thought about the software behind the mission, or that a woman played such a huge role. It made me question why we don’t hear about people like her more often. It also made me think about how women in tech are often seen as exceptions rather than just part of the team. I liked how the article highlighted her focus on preventing errors it reminded me how important it is to think ahead in problem-solving. It made me want to learn more about other hidden figures in science and tech who made big changes but didn’t always get the credit.