Civilization starter kit | Marcin Jakubowski | TEDxKC
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN cites it as the introductory talk from the Open Source Ecology founder in threads on tractors, repair rights and self-sufficiency.
What it is
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.
Recommended by 0 HN commenters across 0 different months, 2014 to 2026.
What Hacker News said
Cites quick111 · 2014-10 · on “On a farm in Missouri, a radical experiment in self-sufficiency (2013)”
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.
Cites VMtest · 2021-06 · on “Farmers Deserve the Right to Repair Their Tractors”
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
Cites mynameisash · 2026-04 · on “Alberta Startup Sells No-Tech Tractors for Half Price”
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]