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I wrote a blog post about this topic recently. My argument is that it has already happened.

https://www.andycarnevale.com/blog/one-person-billion-dollar...

Re:The Sugru story on Tuesday November 22, 2011 @01:56AM (#3264452)
Can you expand on what you mean here? A Google search for "make piece manufacturing" returns to this post.
Re:Instagram Engineer Challenge solved with Javascript on Tuesday November 15, 2011 @06:44PM (#3240927)
You might also be interested in DARPA's similar challenge: http://www.shredderchallenge.com/
Re:Ask HN: Any Black Founders/Co-Founders? on Friday October 15, 2010 @05:03PM (#1796273)
I'm perplexed by your inclusion of Argentina. I'm aware that most people from Argentina can trace their ancestry to various corners of Europe, but I wasn't aware that Argentina was more innovative than China or India.
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Re:I got feedback on my idea in Palo Alto today. Stupid? on Saturday October 09, 2010 @09:16PM (#1776336)
I don't think Palo Alto is the best place to do this if that is your goal.
Re:Something, Something, Something, Detroit on Sunday October 03, 2010 @09:42PM (#1754241)
Cincinnati has had a similar problem with some plots of land on the river, between the stadiums. It laid fallow for longer than I've been alive. Just this year ground was finally broke.
Re:Scientists: Go ahead, kill all the mosquitoes. on Thursday September 09, 2010 @01:16PM (#1676069)
Re:Startupcraft: a Starcraft tournament for startups in SF on Saturday September 04, 2010 @01:31PM (#1663023)
I will second this recommendation. I watch that video every time I need a motivation to keep working hard. I've never been much of a Starcraft player, but the way he explains his passion for the game and the dedication he has put into developing his skills is amazingly inspiring to me. Most of the points he makes about training for Starcraft can be applied to any other field.

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