Imagine a factory worker, late for his shift, pedalling harder and harder on his bicycle. The spokes of his wheels blur into a spinning web, and the seat groans as he alternates between standing and sitting, pushing his body - and his machine - to their limits. For a moment, he finds his rhythm, wind rushing past his face as he gathers speed. But then—snap! The chain gives way, and his journey comes to an abrupt halt. What does he do? Abandon the trip or stop to repair the chain, making it stronger than before? This scene feels