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On with Kara Swisher
On with Kara Swisher

Friction Matters: Resistance Is a Feature, Not a Bug

Mar 5, 2026 · 53m
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  • Tribologist Jennifer Vail explains friction as a necessary feature, not a bug.
  • Her book 'Friction: A Biography' explores the science of interacting surfaces.
  • They discuss lubrication, historical examples like Roman chariots, and the myth of 'frictionless'.

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Jennifer Vail
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