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Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/14/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Independent Media Center
Categories
A joint presentation from the Illinois #Luddite Society and #Makerspace Urbana on March 14th at 2PM at the local Independent Media Center (#IMC).
Come hear people suggest that:
1.) technology should serve human wellbeing
2.) the judgement that many dominant technologies fail to meet this standard, and
3.) what you can do about it
This group will talk about bringing people together, what they do and why they do it. Then a high-tech Luddite will mention lots of #OpenSource and #SelfHosted tech from texting with #Meshtastic to privacy respecting smart thermostats. Finally, the Makerspace will explain how they are a place with not just the tools and equipment, but also the community who would love to help you make something to make people’s lives better, whether that’s art, electronics, clothing, toys… or anything else.
The event is free and they hope it will be entertaining and inspiring. If people are interested in a discussion or Makerspace tour afterwards, they will be happy to oblige.
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