麻豆社

Ghulam Sediq Wardak is an Afghan inventor who has come up with 344 clever ideas to solve everyday problems. Now aged 73, his inventions include a solar-powered pump to raise water from deep wells, a portable radio 20 years before they arrived in Afghanistan and a kettle that cuts itself off when it boils. Even if major companies have got there first, Ghulam still pushes ahead although he struggles to make a living. However, his inventions have led to him being called mad by many in his community.

(Photo: Ghulam Sediq Wardak. Credit: 麻豆社)