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The real pioneering technologies of today are genuinely useful systems I like to call “frugal tech”, and they are brought to life not by eccentric billionaires but by people doing more with less.
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Real pioneering technologies are genuinely useful systems called frugal tech brought to life by people doing more with less
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM (2 months ago)
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/02/billionaire-big-tech-frugal-elon-musk-innovation
The article critiques the focus on expensive, top-down technology promoted by billionaires, advocating for 'frugal tech' solutions developed locally and collaboratively. It highlights examples like community networks and open-source microscopes, emphasizing their accessibility and impact. The author encourages readers to consider the kind of world they want to create through technology.
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