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The Maker Revolution: Building a Future on Creativity and Innovation in an Exponential World
Become a force for change through community, access, knowledge, and innovation The Maker Revolution is a guidebook to the new industrial revolution. Artisans, crafters, DIYers, and inventors around the globe are changing the way we change the world—are you ready to join the movement? This book shows you how to find your place in the revolution. You'll learn how the movement came about, and how Makers are already shifting paradigms and pushing the boundaries of innovation. You'll discover the people, organizations, and technologies that are catalyzing a re-thinking of industry, business, economic development and education, and you'll explore the ways in which specific types of participation could propel the movement toward greater access and inclusivity. You may even discover your own inner Maker, and decide to join the revolution.
The world's greatest problems will only be solved by the creativity, ingenuity, and innovation of its inhabitants. The Maker Movement and the revolution it heralds holds that truth at its core, and strives to give everyone access to the knowledge, tools, experience, and community they need to change the world. This book takes you inside the movement, and helps you find your place.
Understand the drivers, depths, and goals of the Maker Movement Explore the major trends and technologies that enable makers Learn how institutions can engage and participate in the Maker Revolution Find your inner revolutionary and become a part of the changing world The new revolution will not be televised—it will be something you hold in your hand, something you use every day, and the spirit of the community that created it. The Maker Revolution brings you into the fold to show you the power of breaking away from the status quo and will show you how you too can help change the world.
The world's greatest problems will only be solved by the creativity, ingenuity, and innovation of its inhabitants. The Maker Movement and the revolution it heralds holds that truth at its core, and strives to give everyone access to the knowledge, tools, experience, and community they need to change the world. This book takes you inside the movement, and helps you find your place.
Understand the drivers, depths, and goals of the Maker Movement Explore the major trends and technologies that enable makers Learn how institutions can engage and participate in the Maker Revolution Find your inner revolutionary and become a part of the changing world The new revolution will not be televised—it will be something you hold in your hand, something you use every day, and the spirit of the community that created it. The Maker Revolution brings you into the fold to show you the power of breaking away from the status quo and will show you how you too can help change the world.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2017
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February 27, 2018
The book had multiple audience, it did seem like it wasn’t well thought through, in terms of what it wanted to achieve.
The book has some inspiring and interesting anecdotes form the author, where he cites examples of various products/startups that hit the ground running by taking advantage of makers spaces, from idea to prototype to market in a lean fashion, in terms cost and speed of execution. This trend is giving rise fresher opportunities and possibilities for entrepreneurial spirited individuals, that were not possible earlier.
The book tries to do too many things at once, I.e appeal to public policy experts, politicians, individuals, executives, industry, teachers, parents etc, which I think dilutes the message for those who are just trying to understand the maker space trend.
A quick short read, won’t regret reading, but neither will you be glad you read it.
The book has some inspiring and interesting anecdotes form the author, where he cites examples of various products/startups that hit the ground running by taking advantage of makers spaces, from idea to prototype to market in a lean fashion, in terms cost and speed of execution. This trend is giving rise fresher opportunities and possibilities for entrepreneurial spirited individuals, that were not possible earlier.
The book tries to do too many things at once, I.e appeal to public policy experts, politicians, individuals, executives, industry, teachers, parents etc, which I think dilutes the message for those who are just trying to understand the maker space trend.
A quick short read, won’t regret reading, but neither will you be glad you read it.
March 23, 2018
Too many anecdotes/name dropping.
February 7, 2019
A good call to arms, but had trouble keeping my interest.
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