Inventions Remaking Leisure Question 1 The primary inventions discussed by the authors encompass development of radios, automobiles, televisions, and motion picture theatres. The invention of radios changed a significant dimension of the life of the Middletown residents. Individuals could listen to preaching sessions through the radio. The invention of automobiles also led to remaking of leisure in Middletown as people could go for vacations which were not there before. The entertainment sphere as well changed due to the emergence of the motion picture industry. Lifestyle changes occurred among the residents of Middletown as people spend most time of the week in movie theatres.