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You may want to consider the continuum between low-res makerspaces and high-res makerspaces when you build a case for augmented makerspace development. You can think of low-resolution or low-res makerspaces as places like Starbucks and/or Panera Bread. A place where you can grab a seat and implement your next strategic move. Large transnational corporations will […]
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Virtual Reality has been a place where anything goes as long as it garners enough eyeballs to make it worthwhile for its content creators. However, there is a growing concern that Virtual Reality as a brand may be tainted given the amount of virtual lawlessness. You could make the case that the best way to […]
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There is a subtle disconnect between first-generation makerspace developers and the second-generation. You can think of it as Art versus Society. We spend a lot time talking about what’s needed to help your members compete in the Gig Economy. Today, we should spend some time talking about how makerspaces can help your community heal after […]
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There is a feeling of newness that accompanies the start of every school year. However, there is something different this year. What’s different is the importance of K-12 librarians for students entering the Gig Economy. Librarians open up young minds to the world every day of the school year. They open up new pathways to […]
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Launching a new Twitter hashtag like #VetsForVR is usually no big deal for most podcasts. However, it is a very big deal at MakerspaceDevelopment.com because we care about the mix of people who are engaged in our conversations. VetsForVR is an initiative to grow this cadre of pioneering vets. Veterans will find it hard to […]
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If you read the Fourth Transformation, you might feel like you have been transported back to the start of the social media era. You could even make the case that the Fourth Transformation represents the start of commercial virtual reality. For the purposes of makerspace development, we are going to concentrate on what you could […]
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Both the practice of makerspace development and America would benefit from a Midwest option. A Midwest option would look a lot like the small-town option. It would require a minimum of upfront capital. It would require very little in the way of existing infrastructure. The difference is that it would cater to an older and […]
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After speaking with Cyndi Miracle at the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation, it became abundantly clear that the Virginia Chamber of Commerce stands with America’s veterans. She told me about monthly networking events to help service members transition back into the civilian workforce when their tour of duty is completed. I talked with Cyndi about […]
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There was a lot of fuss last year about the fact that it’s harder now to move up economically than it has ever been. According to Michael Carr and Emily Wiemers,“You can’t educate your way up.” Current occupations will go away never to be seen again because of automation. Others will decrease in value because […]
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As you read about Black Elephants in Thomas Friedman’s new book, called “Thank you for being late,” you might be reminded of Martin Ford’s book, called “Rise of the Robots.” According to Mr. Friedman, Black Elephants are “a cross between a ‘black swan’ and ‘the elephant in the room’. Everyone knows that America needs more […]