Civilization starter kit | Marcin Jakubowski | TEDxKC
TEDx TalksCited 3× on HN, 2014-2026
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Marcin Jakubowski of Open Source Ecology presents his plan to open-source blueprints for 50 cheap, buildable farming tools, a "civilization starter kit". He argues that opening the means of production can enable self-sustaining lives.
HN cites it as the introductory talk from the Open Source Ecology founder in threads on tractors, repair rights and self-sufficiency.
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3 comments from Hacker News
Years ago, there was a TED Talk[0] from the guy that started Open Source Ecology[1]. The TED Talk was really cool, but I haven't really followed what they did. It sounded promising to have open-source technology for use in this space. [0] ▶ this video [1] link
Not sure if anybody has mentioned this regarding open source hardware, they are really doing a great job repairing on their own 1. link 2. link | Open Building Institute - Introductory Video 3. link | Marcin Jakubowski 4. ▶ this video | Civilization starter kit | Marcin Jakubowski | TEDxKC
His TED talk - ▶ this video His OSE - link Looks like the initial ambitions have been scaled back to what they use to be, at least in time frame.