Chris Lopez of the 23b Shop hackerspace discusses what distinguishes a maker or hacker from “faux enablement,” locating it in intense curiosity and hands-on skill built through hundreds of hours of tinkering. He questions 3D-printer hype — arguing the “killer app” hasn’t arrived — and leads audience discussion of practical uses like Navy shipboard part printing.
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