Marcin Jakubowski, the 53-year-old founder of Open Source Ecology (OSE), is dedicated to making technology accessible to all. OSE is an open collaborative of engineers, producers, and builders developing the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS). This set comprises 50 machines, ranging from tractors to circuit makers, that can build a civilization from scratch and be reconfigured as needed. Jakubowski's vision was sparked by the abundance he witnessed in American grocery stores after immigrating from Poland. Frustrated by the control large agricultural manufacturers exert over repair, as exemplified by John Deere's restrictions, Jakubowski sought to apply open-source principles to hardware. The GVCS project offers freely accessible instructions to build and repurpose machines, mirroring the open-source nature of Linux. These include a 3D printer, a hydraulic power unit, and even a micro-home. Jakubowski envisions a future where localized communities can efficiently produce food, shelter, goods, and fuel using the GVCS. The project echoes the self-sufficiency ethos of the Whole Earth Catalog but aims to overcome the limitations of past techno-utopian movements by fostering open collaboration. Jakubowski emphasizes the importance of 'appropriate technology,' designed to be affordable and sustainable within specific local contexts, utilizing reclaimed materials and off-the-shelf parts. The GVCS tractor, costing $12,000 to build compared to the $120,000 average cost of a commercial tractor, has garnered interest worldwide. The CEB (Compressed Earth Blocks) press, nicknamed “The Liberator,” is another popular machine, used to construct homes from local soil. Jakubowski is now launching the Future Builders Academy to bolster hardware literacy and promote the construction of affordable, self-sustaining Seed Eco Homes. Ultimately, Jakubowski aims for a “zero marginal cost” society, where technology is equitable and enables self-sufficiency. He argues that progress should mean not just technological breakthroughs but also the accessibility of everyday technology.