From Critical Making via Unmaking Towards Unmaking - The Evolution of Production Philosophy

Explore a thought-provoking 36-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3) that examines the evolution of making practices and their environmental implications. Delve into engineering PhD candidate Yoshinari Nishiki's research on (un)making, tracing the progression from the Maker movement through Critical Making and unmaking to the concept of (un)making. Learn how this philosophical approach challenges traditional production paradigms by focusing on the deliberate absence of creation while still generating value. Examine the inherent human drive to produce and its relationship with economic necessity, questioning whether Universal Basic Income could address these challenges. Consider alternative approaches to deriving benefits from our environment with minimal resource expenditure, and understand how unmaking explores aesthetics beyond conventional production, such as the study of decay in 3D-printed objects. Gain insights into the tensions between environmental consciousness and continued production in profit-driven systems, while exploring potential pathways toward more sustainable practices.