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Civilization starter kit | Marcin Jakubowski | TEDxKC

Civilization starter kit | Marcin Jakubowski | TEDxKC

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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.

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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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quick111 · 2014-10 · reference

His TED talk - [VIDEO] His OSE - [LINK] Looks like the initial ambitions have been scaled back to what they use to be, at least in time frame.

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VMtest · 2021-06 · reference

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. [VIDEO] | Civilization starter kit | Marcin Jakubowski | TEDxKC

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mynameisash · 2026-04 · reference

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] [VIDEO] [1] [LINK]

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