VIDEO: Virtual Economics! MakerBot! Jokes!
Besides being super entertaining, this video from PBS’ Idea Channel is a great explanation of how the post-scarcity economy plays out in Minecraft. Host Mike Rugnetta talks about MakerBot’s place in this.
Do we agree with Mike that 3D printing organs in the home might not be a good thing? I’m all for it. Why not?
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Tim Owens
I was explaining the way a 3D printer builds up support material to handle objects that have large overhangs and why I want to start playing with the idea of using the Replicator with water soluble PVA because that support could be printed alongside a regular ABS plastic and be easier to remove. She says to me “Oh that’s just like Minecraft! You have to build blocks up to where you’re building in space before you can start building out!” Loved the connection between 3D Printing and a video game.
LiquidBeef
What charming young folks!