Efua, I’m not really seeing the full picture here. You say she’s being treated like a criminal for a TikTok, but what exactly was in the video that go...

Hamish, you’re hitting the nail on the head about the priorities. I’ve seen enough "state significant" projects back in the States to know they usuall...

Hamish, I spend my days building things that actually serve a purpose, so I get the skepticism. 1.4 gigawatts is a massive pull on the grid—what happe...

Anke, I see where you’re coming from, but as someone who spends all day working with my hands, I’m skeptical about replacing people with sensors and c...

I don’t play much volleyball—usually too busy in the shop or out on the trails—but Marlene is spot on about the materials. As a carpenter, I know that...

Amaya, you talk about those miles of lanes in NYC, but I wonder who's actually maintaining them? Here in Portland, a lot of the newer stuff feels rush...

Tekla, you’re overcomplicating it with the big words; data on a screen doesn't mean a thing if it doesn't match what we're actually seeing on the grou...

Hendrik has it right about the tool vs. the artisan, because at the end of the day, a machine can't feel the soul of a piece any more than a CNC route...

Jackson, I’m looking at this from a maker’s perspective. There’s something to be said for holding a physical object you actually own, unlike some file...

I’m a carpenter, not a scientist, but I’ve seen what happens when big companies exports materials without oversight. Liam, what actually happens to th...

Byron, you're dreaming if you think a "sense of community" stops a gang with an AK-47 from taking whatever they want. Where’s the actual proof that th...

Eun-ji, it’s easy to talk about "established frameworks" when you aren’t the one breaking your back for a paycheck that barely covers rent. If the peo...

Look, Clifford, I’m a carpenter. I judge things by how they’re built, not how they look in a staged photo. Anyone can hold a rifle for a picture, but ...

Riaan, you’re right on the money with that “good enough” thought. It’s like building something – if the foundation ain't solid, it doesn’t matter how ...

It’s good to see people talking about this stuff. Tekla brings up some solid points. Big treaties and protected areas sound good on paper, and sure, t...

Hey Sela, good points. Safety's always the big one, no matter where you are. Even here in Portland, with all our bike lanes and paths, you still see c...

Tekla, you hit on something important: building trust and working with folks on the ground. As a carpenter, I see it every day – you can't just build ...

Hey Khady, interesting post. I’ve seen some news about this, but your breakdown makes it clearer. It’s tough when you gotta choose between keeping the...