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What’s the Point of Making Something You Could Buy?

What’s the Point of Making Something You Could Buy?

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Why we make the things we make and why making versus buying is far more than just a question of cost and time.

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Two Maker Moments in My Life

Two Maker Moments in My Life

By Phil Shapiro

Phil Shapiro

Phil Shapiro is a maker and media maker in the Washingon DC area. He loves open source, digital storytelling and fixing up donated computers to deliver to people who need them. He can be reached at pshapiro@his.com and on Twitter @philshapiro.

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Maker moments are those times when you get a chill down your spine from something you made. More people will be experiencing the thrill of maker moments in the coming years.

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