It’s Inventor’s Day on 11 February – Here’s Why it’s Important
While we marvel at the abundance of technology we have today which makes our lives simple and even fun, bare in mind that the latest phone you have in your hand, or the computer on your desk and even the coffee machine, toaster, can opener and television was invented by someone.
What if none of the latter had been invented, we’d be lost, right?
Inventor’s Day, celebrated annually on 11 February, acknowledges global inventors and inventions. It’s our inventiveness that sets us apart from every other species, and it’s through these inventions we see our progress.
While an inventor is a person who makes inventions and an invention is a unique or novel device, method, composition, or process, it can also be an improvement on a machine or product, or a new process for creating an object or a result.
Skyworth is one such brand; “taking the television to the next level and leading the future in home entertainment technology.
Skyworth was the first high-end television company to bring both Android and AI TV to market, opening consumers up to a whole new world of home entertainment.
Brand manager Jaco Joubert the television has played an important role, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown.
“Never before have more people been at home, not just to eat and sleep, but to work, than they have in the last year. For many who live alone, their TV has been their comfort, their entertainment and their connection to the outside world including their family and friends.”
With Skyworth’s Android TV it makes it easier to get more from your set. Choose from 700,000+ movies and shows from across streaming services. Ask Google to control your TV, get recommendations of what to watch, dim the lights, and more with your voice. Cast photos, videos, and music from smart devices to your TV with Chromecast built in.
So, why should we love and celebrate Inventor’s Day this Thursday? Joubert answers.
“It’s a celebration of ingenuity – Ingenuity is incredibly special, and something that should be fostered. For every great inventor, there was a community of people behind them that helped to realise their vision. While the day draws light on our inventors, hopefully, we’ll be able to encourage the next generation of inventors to meet their fullest potential too.”
It’s multicultural
Each country has their own inventors they’re proud of. As we enter an age of increased globalisation, many of our latest inventions come from the greatest minds across different cultures. However, looking at inventions of any given culture can be an interesting lens through which to view its history.
It encourages learning
The processes of inventing and learning might be distinct, but they’re inseparable. A society that encourages their inventors encourages learning, which is something worth celebrating.
