CoolTool
Tool is a piece of equipment that commonly provides a mechanical advantage in accomplish a physical task. Nearly all basic tools are simple machines. For example, a crowbar simply functioning as a lever. The further out from the pivot point, more force is transferred along the lever.
Philosophers thinking were that only humans used tools, and defined humans as tool using animals. But the observation has confirmed that apes , monkeys and other animals, mostly primates, but also some birds, and sea otters can use tools as well. Later, philosophers thought that only humans had the ability to make tools, until zoologists observed birds and monkeys also making tools.
Non physical entities such as process, information architecture, creativity and learning itself are all priceless tools that we humans use to better ourselves individually and collectively. Certainly, the term ‘tool’ should not be restricted strictly to physical objects, but also cognitive methodologies.