Genesis and Metamorphosis of Screws
by Jozef Dominik
How Did it All Start?
It should be emphasized that the characteristic element of the screw – thread (spiral) is an autochthonous geometric element; this means that it was not invented, but like the circle, for example, it exists ab origine, that is, from time immemorial; he was therefore observed by nature. One had enough opportunities for this, it was enough to keep one’s eyes open and look. Such spirals are known, from human DNA to various galaxies, from simple to complex substances. It is therefore not surprising that people noticed them and began to use them to their advantage.