Hacking the Layers, Hackers, Open Source and the 3D Printing World – And Why You Should Care About It
3D printing is fundamentally changing our relationship with the physical world, empowering individuals to democratize manufacturing, reclaim the right to repair, and achieve true personal autonomy while also facing challenges from corporate and regulatory forces trying to restrict that freedom using the same age-old adage of limiting adult freedom to protect the children. This talk traces the direct lineage of this modern struggle back to its roots: the Chaos Computer Club and the early tech hacking pioneers. Attendees will learn how the early open-source software movement laid the groundwork for the hardware revolution, and how a dedicated global community ultimately used 3D printing to bypass overly regressive patent systems.
Saturday 1800 Gramercy Park Suite