No 8 - THE POWER OF MAKING - The rise of the do-it-yourself culture

After decades of life in the knowledge society, making is becoming the new ideal. More specifically: making or doing it yourself. Arts and crafts markets are flourishing; knitting, cake-making, welding in the garage have become part of the modern lifestyle. At the same time, the technological advances of 3D printers are raising hopes of a new Industrial Revolution.

And it may not be long before these machines will enable us to print everything we need at home – from toys through furniture to groceries. But what does the rediscovery of making actually mean to society, business and all of us? Is it hype? Or will the do-it-yourself culture lead to a more sustainable lifestyle in which we will only produce the things we need? ABSTRAKT No 8goes in search of answers.

With contributions from sociologist Richard Sennett, the technology pioneers from Technology Will Save Us, musician and poet PeterLicht and eco-adventurer David de Rothschild.

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