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My guest today is Tamara Dean, the author of the book \u201cthe Human Powered Home: choosing muscles over motors\u201d which is an in depth look into the history, advancement, and modern applications of human powered machines. Having just finished reading this I can honestly say that I was immediately inspired to start building and using these machines myself. It covers the full range of people powered devices from treadle sewing machines, prisoner powered treadmills and cotton gins, to bicycles, see-saw water pumps and pedal generators. In later chapters, Tamara profiles people and organizations that are applying human powered devices to appropriate technologies that stimulate economies in developing regions, empower people to take on new projects on their own steam, and even just improve your health and fitness.\n\n\n\nIn this interview Tamara talks about her inspiration to write \u201cthe human powered home\u201d and some of the machines she built herself while researching for the book. She also gives advice on some of the most efficient and less efficient tasks to power on your own, some of which are based on her own successes and failures.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor "The Abundant Edge" listeners only, you can now get 50% off your digital subscriptions to\xa0Permaculture Magazine North America\xa0by entering the code\xa0PMNA50abedge\xa0at checkout.\xa0Get your subscription today and dive deep into the local and global solutions that go beyond sustainability.\n\n\n\nResources:\n\n\n\nPedal Powered Prime Mover Plans\n\n\n\nhttp://www.mayapedal.org/\n\n\n\nhttp://tamaradean.media/\n\n\n\nhttps://www.newsociety.com/Books/H/The-Human-Powered-Home