The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines material culture as "the totality of physical objects made by a people for the satisfaction of their needs, especially : those articles requisite for the sustenance and perpetuation of life."
But that definition is just a starting point...

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines material culture as "the totality of physical objects made by a people for the satisfaction of their needs, especially : those articles requisite for the sustenance and perpetuation of life." But that definition is just a starting point...

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines material culture as "the totality of physical objects made by a people for the satisfaction of their needs, especially&nbsp;:&nbsp;those articles requisite for the sustenance and perpetuation of life."
But that definition is just a starting point...

What is Material Culture?

Refrangible is a podcast from the Center for Design and Material Culture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. 

In each episode, we explore the stuff of everyday life and what it tells us about ourselves, our world, and our values. From keepsakes to clutter, from tools to trash, the things we make, use, and save carry stories within them. Tune in for a closer look at the material traces of our past and what they might inspire for our shared future.

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Refrangible is a podcast from the Center for Design and Material Culture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In each episode, we explore the stuff of everyday life and what it tells us about ourselves, our world, and our values. From keepsakes to clutter, from tools to trash, the things we make, use, and save carry stories within them. Tune in for a closer look at the material traces of our past and what they might inspire for our shared future.

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What is Material Culture?

What is Material Culture?