GADGETS AND GIZMOS THAT INSPIRED ADAM SMITH.

The article focuses on gadgets that inspired the economist Adam Smith and mentions consideration of watches as a pocket timepiece that was men's fashion accessory. Topics discussed include 18th century etui that looks like oversized cigarette lighter covered in shagreen, book "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" by Smith published in 1759, and suggestion of Smith on social benefit of pursuing false promise of convenience and tranquility.