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His TED talk - this video His OSE - link Looks like the initial ambitions have been scaled back to what they use to be, at least in time frame.
Civilization starter kit | Marcin Jakubowski | TEDxKC
66K views · Sep 22, 2011 · 4:26 · 0 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2014–2026
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.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN cites it as the introductory talk from the Open Source Ecology founder in threads on tractors, repair rights and self-sufficiency.
“The TED Talk was really cool”HN comment, 2026
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“they are really doing a great job repairing on their own”
Open Source Ecology founder on building and repairing own machines.
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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. this video | Civilization starter kit | Marcin Jakubowski | TEDxKC
“The TED Talk was really cool”
Talk from the Open Source Ecology founder.
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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] this video [1] link