Cody Wilson Interview on Idea City (3D Printing & Defcad)

[Renegade]

Cody Wilson did an interesting interview with Ideacity.

He brings up some interesting points, and also mentions crypto-anarchism. Those interested in privacy will likely find crypto-anarchism interesting. But he also goes on about other topics, including The Pirate Bay and a mention of Edward Snowden.

Here's a quick list of general topics he hits on to help you decide if you want to spend 14 minutes watching.

• 3D printing
• The Pirate Bay
• Edward Snowden
• Legislation - a good deal on this
• What is happening to him
• Crypto-anarchism
• Police state
• Freedom
• Politicization of 3D printing
• Leftist activism/politics (this is surprising and probably NOT what you're thinking)
• Why did you choose a gun to 3D print?
• General item printing - distributed manufacturing
• Rights and weaponry
• Lots more...

He talks about other things, but that's a quick list.

Here's the BIG picture - he talks about 3D printing as a revolution. You can't casually watch - you need to pay attention. It's a pretty heavy interview.

[mouser]

Strange and interesting interview.

[Renegade]

Strange and interesting interview.

-mouser (August 27, 2013, 09:00 PM)

Very. It really isn't what you're expecting when you think of 3D printing, Cody Wilson, and printing guns.

I really like Cody Wilson. He addresses a lot of issues surrounding the technology that sometimes aren't always obvious for a lot of people.

[Renegade]

Another interview:

Short. Don't bother clicking through at the end though.

[40hz]

To my mind, the really sad thing is that there's been so many people NOT involved in the development of the technology or software who have done so much political posturing and trash-talking over 3D printing (Self-styled 'anarchists'? I'm talking about you!) that it's became a hot-button political issue a lot sooner than it needed to. Thanks for playing right into the The Man's hands people! Does the phrase "hook, line, and sinker" mean anything to you?

[Renegade]

Getting a 3D printer is on the todo list, but not until after moving across continents. Moving is a pain, and the more stuff you have, the worse it is.

[40hz]

Getting a 3D printer is on the todo list, but not until after moving across continents. Moving is a pain, and the more stuff you have, the worse it is.

-Renegade (August 05, 2014, 07:50 PM)

I want one too.

And just thinking out loud here...maybe you could get one and just print yourself a new continent and a new home - and be done with it?

(Would that we could, huh? Would that we could.  )

[Renegade]

And just thinking out loud here...maybe you could get one and just print yourself a new continent and a new home - and be done with it?

-40hz (August 05, 2014, 09:10 PM)

I think you're confusing 3D printing with the Star Trek TNG replicator.

But yes - sometimes I just wish I could get away from everything, and a new continent would be nice. Well, until someone decided that it needed more democracy...

[40hz]

And just thinking out loud here...maybe you could get one and just print yourself a new continent and a new home - and be done with it?

-40hz (August 05, 2014, 09:10 PM)

I think you're confusing 3D printing with the Star Trek TNG replicator.

-Renegade (August 05, 2014, 09:47 PM)

Nope. Just the v2.0 release - which is in early beta right now!

[Stoic Joker]

^ Transporter console = Move existing object from point A to point B.

TNG Replicator = Makes new object.

[40hz]

^I know. I just couldn't find a good group shot with the replicator that would work with the caption I wanted to use. 

(Lordy, these "Tech" Trekkies! What a buncha nerds.)

[Stoic Joker]

Just blame it on the Romulan Ale..