Thought of the night: millenials increasingly crave authenticity. Manufacturing complies, and becomes increasingly just-in-time customized.
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Replying to @starsandrobots
@starsandrobots Are authenticity and consumer-driven demand the same thing? or even related?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @countrymarxist
@countrymarxist yes. authenticity is a quality for which there can be demand.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @starsandrobots
@starsandrobots right, but does it correlate with on-demand services if they are mechanical processes?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @countrymarxist
@countrymarxist exactly! at what point is a person using a sewing machine performing artisanal or mass labor?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @starsandrobots
@countrymarxist what if a CNC embroidery machine puts a custom graphic on every single garment? What about laser marking?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@countrymarxist what if the user helps to guide the design process? what if the designs are customized via algorithm?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@countrymarxist what about semicustom Nike shoes that are unlike any other pair on Earth?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@countrymarxist not even to begin to discuss ~3D printing~ and more
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