Maker movement

Live from MakerCon — An Interview with Chris Anderson

Live from MakerCon — An Interview with Chris Anderson

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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Talking to Chris Anderson about his argument that technology is moving so fast today that it’s almost impossible to make the jump from maker to maker pro anymore.

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Making More Makers (and Why It Matters)

Making More Makers (and Why It Matters)

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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In the lead-up to tomorrow’s Dale Dougherty/MAKE segment on “The Next List” program (Sunday, 2pm EST), CNN has posted an article by Dale entitled How to Make More ‘Makers’ – and Why It Matters.

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The Long Slow Make: Anil Dash and Dale Dougherty

By Brookelynn Morris

Brookelynn Morris

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Anil Dash shares his observations and insights into the development of the Maker movement. He sees it as a kind of political movement that is apolitical in nature but also radical and inclusive. This conversation with Anil and Dale Dougherty, founder of MAKE magazine and Maker Faire, touches on the social context of making, and […]

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