
Awed humans do all sorts of good things. Shiny things can be awe inspiring, along with a slew of other designed elements. We are awed not only by large size (think: the inside of a Gothic cathedral), but also through the use of exotic or unusual or hard-to-utilize materials, positively intriguing technology, and exceptional workmanship, for instance. Happily, the same thing can awe us over and over again—it’s far from a once-and-done effect. Why bother to awe? When people experience…