Global Village and the 'Civilization Starter Kit'

Marcin Jakubowski discusses his transformation from a fusion engineer to an advocate of an open source hardware design initiative in a Technology, Entertainment, Design video. The Global Village Construction Set seeks to create 50 tools required to support a sustainable civilization. Hallmarks include interchangeable parts, low cost, and open source designs. Eight tools for industrial, manufacturing, and agricultural use are now in various stages of development. What do you think of this model for collaboration and economic opportunity?

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