A thoughtful piece on how much of our “maker” instinct is natural and how much gets smothered by systems that train us to consume instead.
Here’s the article image that sets the scene.
Arthur
That hero image vibe matters more than people admit—if “making” looks like a pristine workshop, a lot of folks quietly opt out.
Yeah, “making” gets sold as this Pinterest-perfect shed with a $900 saw, when most real making is a wobbly kitchen table and a bit of time you can actually spare. Showing the scrappy, in-progress version (mess, mistakes, cheap tools) makes it feel like something normal people are allowed to do.
