What is the Greatest Invention?

[GLASNOST]

The human body and mind. Invented by a greater force than ourselves.

The jury is still out in deliberation on that one.

 

[Mr Natural]

Harnessing it, you mean? Electricity was already found in nature.

Yes, harnessing it.

 

[Donald H]

It changes with the times. Currently, the invention that is saving the world from world war could be hyper-sonic missiles that have the power to prevent aggressive countries.

This might apply to protecting Iran's people too, but that question is still not settled.

 

[BlindBoo]

What do you think the Greatest Invention is?
I say ….

Written language.

 

[Donald H]

Written language.

We're living in times in which the survival of life on earth trumps all else.

 

[JoeMoma]

I would be hesitant to name any one invention as the greatest inventions. There have been many inventions that have contributed greatly to the advancement of mankind. Some might be considered to be discoveries more than inventions. Here are a few that come to my mind.

Ways of starting a fire.
Farming.
Domestication of animals.
Spoken language.
Written language.
Metal Forging.
Carpentry.
Printing press.
Machines.
Steam Engines.
Combustion engines.
Electric generators and engines.
Radio.


I'm tire of this.. could go on......

 

[P F Tinmore]

I can't decide.
Duct tape.
Vice Grips.

 

[BlindBoo]

We're living in times in which the survival of life on earth trumps all else.

Life on earth has survived at least 5 major extinction events.

 

[Donald H]

Life on earth has survived at least 5 major extinction events.

5 less-than-extinction events my friend.

 

[BlindBoo]

5 less-than-extinction events my friend.

Tater Tots or French Fries.

No complete extinction events, yet.

 

[lg325]

For us laboring folks battery powered screwdrivers and drills is a great innovation.

 

[GLASNOST]

For us laboring folks battery powered screwdrivers and drills is a great innovation.

So, you mean the battery - or storing electricity.

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

The Pillow

 

[GLASNOST]

The Pillow

Straw. Between a rock and a hard place.

 

[lg325]

So, you mean the battery - or storing electricity.

both

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

Corrective Lenses

Also, contacts are pretty great.

 

[Innocynioc]

Agriculture was undoubtedly the greatest invention. I transformed us from hunter gatherer nomads into civilized people.

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

Cigarettes

 

[ActionJackson]

The Sandwich

 

[ActionJackson]

Gallows. Specifically the ones designed for politicians.