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199- The Yin and Yang of Basketball

Released Wednesday, 7th June 2017

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In 1891, a physical education teacher in Springfield, Massachusetts invented the game we would come to know as basketball. In setting the height of the baskets, he inadvertently created a design problem that would not be resolved for decades to … Continue reading →

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I'm not into any sports, but this episode takes an approach that really makes it interesting. This is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode but it just as good on the second listen.

Jun 12th, 2017

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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org. A proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm.

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