Ayah Bdeir is the founder and CEO of littleBits, a company that makes and sells tiny modular circuits "bits" that can be used to create complete, functioning electronic devices good for educational purposes or just plain fun.Ms. Bdeir has written a wonderful piece on creativity called "How To Make A Thing" that explains why she created littleBits and goes on to encourage people to get their hands dirty making something.
"Every technology that changes the world usually starts in the hands of experts or large industry, but the real opportunity to affect change in society is when it becomes democratic, and accessible to everyday people."
I couldn't have said it better. Now, go out and make something.
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