Since humanity’s primordial discovery of fire, the quest to command a flame has been a constant driver of innovation. From the arduous friction of sticks to the striking flint and steel, and later the ubiquitous disposable butane lighter, the tools we use to generate fire tell a story of technological progress. Now, standing at the apex of this long history is a device that feels less... https://genialblass.com/diamonds/the-spark-of-modernity-how-the-electric-lighter-redefined-a-fundamental-flame/