homemade hardware_catalysts for change zone of future innovtion
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March 2013
Foresight Engine Game Analysis:
25 Zones of Future Innovation
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A project by Institute for the Future and The Rockefeller Foundationwww.iftf.org/our-work/global-landscape/catalysts-for-change/catalysts-zones-of-innovation
Contact: Tessa Finlev, [email protected]
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DIY and hacker spaces are turning people
around the world into “makers” of
traditionally imported and purchased
goods.
Hacker spaces, popping up around the world,
have been providing a space for individuals to
access needed tools and resources while
learning from each other about new projects
and techniques for building the things they
want. These spaces—sometimes called maker
spaces or fablabs—are accelerating the
creation of locally made hardware, a big shift
from more familiar software-focused creation.
Inspired in part by the open-source movement,
they are rooted in community, sharing, and
local values. People are looking to these
places as ways to regain power over
consumption costs and upset the balance
between producer and consumer. 3
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The maker trend was pushed to a new frontier when players suggested
breaking down production and procurement chains in order to make space for
those downstream to become viable participants in the creation of the products
they buy and use. Some players imagined the potential of hacker spaces to
become the locus of a new form of capacity building.
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Current technology that works for the poor, that fits poor people's need and is locally manufactured/repaired thru local resources*
Nepal**
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*Cards have been lightly edited for readability.**Player location was self selected.
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Use swarm innovation in local industry to enable subcontractors in manufacturing to build components in the way that is economical for them
England
Current technology that works for the poor, that fits poor people's need and is locally manufactured/repaired thru local resources*
Nepal
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Promote HackerSpaces and Hack-A-Thons in order to give everyone a chance to develop their ideas. Outstanding ones can win sponsoring.
Mexico
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Current technology that works for the poor, that fits poor people's need and is locally manufactured/repaired thru local resources*
Nepal
Use swarm innovation in local industry to enable subcontractors in manufacturing to build components in the way that is economical for them
England
Promote HackerSpaces and Hack-A-Thons in order to give everyone a chance to develop their ideas. Outstanding ones can win sponsoring.
Mexico
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Maker spaces encouraging people to build things and giving them access to otherwise too expensive tools.
Finland
Current technology that works for the poor, that fits poor people's need and is locally manufactured/repaired thru local resources*
Nepal
Use swarm innovation in local industry to enable subcontractors in manufacturing to build components in the way that is economical for them
England
Maker spaces encouraging people to build things and giving them access to otherwise too expensive tools.
Finland
Promote HackerSpaces and Hack-A-Thons in order to give everyone a chance to develop their ideas. Outstanding ones can win sponsoring.
Mexico
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When a product is discontinued, the company that made it should release its hardware and software as open source.
Mexico
Current technology that works for the poor, that fits poor people's need and is locally manufactured/repaired thru local resources*
Nepal
Use swarm innovation in local industry to enable subcontractors in manufacturing to build components in the way that is economical for them
England
Maker spaces encouraging people to build things and giving them access to otherwise too expensive tools.
Finland
Promote HackerSpaces and Hack-A-Thons in order to give everyone a chance to develop their ideas. Outstanding ones can win sponsoring.
Mexico
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Create teaching tech shops/ fablabs/hackerspace centers in Shadow city's that use materials found in megacity landfills to create new goods
USA
Current technology that works for the poor, that fits poor people's need and is locally manufactured/repaired thru local resources*
Nepal
Use swarm innovation in local industry to enable subcontractors in manufacturing to build components in the way that is economical for them
England
Maker spaces encouraging people to build things and giving them access to otherwise too expensive tools.
Finland
When a product is discontinued, the company that made it should release its hardware and software as open source.
Mexico
Promote HackerSpaces and Hack-A-Thons in order to give everyone a chance to develop their ideas. Outstanding ones can win sponsoring.
Mexico
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The picture of success should be that of a "Maker". A person who invents, who can make more with less, and extend the life of a product.
Mexico
Current technology that works for the poor, that fits poor people's need and is locally manufactured/repaired thru local resources*
Nepal
Use swarm innovation in local industry to enable subcontractors in manufacturing to build components in the way that is economical for them
England
Maker spaces encouraging people to build things and giving them access to otherwise too expensive tools.
Finland
When a product is discontinued, the company that made it should release its hardware and software as open source.
Mexico
Create teaching tech shops/ fablabs/hackerspace centers in Shadow city's that use materials found in megacity landfills to create new goods
USA
Promote HackerSpaces and Hack-A-Thons in order to give everyone a chance to develop their ideas. Outstanding ones can win sponsoring.
Mexico
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11 | Homemade Hardware | Micro-forecasts from the Game
Current technology that works for the poor, that fits poor people's need and is locally manufactured/repaired thru local resources*
Nepal
Use swarm innovation in local industry to enable subcontractors in manufacturing to build components in the way that is economical for them
England
Maker spaces encouraging people to build things and giving them access to otherwise too expensive tools.
Finland
When a product is discontinued, the company that made it should release its hardware and software as open source.
Mexico
The picture of success should be that of a "Maker". A person who invents, who can make more with less, and extend the life of a product.
Mexico
Create teaching tech shops/ fablabs/hackerspace centers in Shadow city's that use materials found in megacity landfills to create new goods
USA
Promote HackerSpaces and Hack-A-Thons in order to give everyone a chance to develop their ideas. Outstanding ones can win sponsoring.
Mexico
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Signals from the Present
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re:char’s shop-in-a-box facilities are off-the-grid, open-source factories built from 20-foot shipping containers that produce biochar kilns along with other biochar technology.
Fikra Space
Fikra Space is Iraq’s first hacker space. Launched in October 2012, Fikra Space provides tools, knowledge, and a collaborative spirit to help local community members become part of the local maker movement.
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re:char
Image Source: www.facebook.com/FikraSpace
Image Source: www.re-char.com/shop-in-a-box
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Maker Faire Africa 2012 showcased a urine-powered generator created by female secondary school students in Nigeria.
Maker Space Library
A Westport, Connecticut library has turned itself into a maker space, attempting to evolve with the times and maintain a pivotal role in community development.
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Maker Faire Africa
Image Source: www.shareable.net/blog/everyone%E2%80%99s-a-maker-at-this-library-maker-space Image Source: makerfaireafrica.com/2012/11/06/a-urine-powered-generator
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March 2013
Foresight Engine Game Analysis:
25 Zones of Future Innovation
© 2013 Institute for the Future for Rockefeller Foundation. All rights reserved. SR-1563B
A project by Institute for the Future and The Rockefeller Foundationwww.iftf.org/our-work/global-landscape/catalysts-for-change/catalysts-zones-of-innovation
Contact: Tessa Finlev, [email protected]