New technologies are making it easier than ever to turn an idea into a reality. 3D printers, open-source software, hackable products, and collaborative communities have turned traditional tinkering into a full-scale “maker movement” that allows — and encourages — everyone to tap into their inner entrepreneur. Can this movement usher in a new age of innovation? Will hackers have a profound impact on the economy? And if so, are we prepared for it?
Discussion with Cindy Au, the director of Kickstarter, Chad Dickerson, CEO of Etsy, Banning Garret of The Atlantic Council and Matt Yglesias of Slate.
