“Rules Without Rulers”

As I scrolled through my Facebook news feed, I discovered the following artwork here, being shared by the page, “Wake Up & Disobey,” and originally posted it to my own wall, along with commentary…

"Science is anarchism. There is no ultimate or central authority in science. Scientists don't just seek to work within the existing order, they often actively attack mainstream scientific thought. The decentralised nature of science means that a very wide range of ideas exists. Innovation can come from anywhere and the leading theories can be overthrown at anytime."

“Science is anarchism. There is no ultimate or central authority in science. Scientists don’t just seek to work within the existing order, they often actively attack mainstream scientific thought. The decentralised nature of science means that a very wide range of ideas exists. Innovation can come from anywhere and the leading theories can be overthrown at anytime.”

My Commentary: “Rules without rulers,” in essence.

Open-Source 3D-Printed Products, for the Win!

I originally posted the following information and commentary onto my Facebook wall…

Jose Delgado, Jr. tries out the open-source, 3D-printed, “E-nable Hand”

Jose Delgado, Jr. Compares His $50 3D-Printed Hand to His $42,000 Myoelectric Prosthesis:
https://3duniverse.org/2014/04/19/jose-delgado-jr-compares-his-new-3d-printed-hand-to-his-more-expensive-myoelectric-prosthesis/

(Jeremy Simon) I would like to share a story with you about the power of 3D printing technology to transform lives.

I recently had the opportunity to work with a great guy named Jose Delgado, Jr., a 53-year old who was born without most of his left hand.  Jose found his way to me and asked if I could help make a 3D printed prosthesis for him.

Jose has used multiple types of prosthetic devices over many years, including a myoelectric version that uses the muscle signals in his forearm to trigger closing or opening the fingers. The cost of this myoelectric device was $42,000.  Only a portion of that was paid by insurance and the rest by Jose.  The cost makes it an unaffordable option for many in similar situations.

(Read entire article here…)

My Commentary: “E-nable Hand” (aka “Cyborg Beast”) is an open-source 3D-printed hand, made with $50 in materials. Meanwhile, the myoelectric prosthesis described in this article is a $42,000 device, made with patented top-of-the-line technology. Guess which one Jose Delgado, Jr, a life-long prosthesis-wearer, born without most of his left hand, prefers?