“We’re all makers” America: Don’t listen to him! Color inside the lines, kids! We are all lawyers, scholars, and financial analysts - working with our hands is beneath us! Shenzhen: Hold my beer.
Making is one of the best and most positive characteristics of American culture. There was nothing negative in his speech, he was merely encouraging his countrymen to rekindle the maker spirit. Maker communities are open and welcoming to people from all over the world to join in.
@metaljacket1983123 No, he wasn't talking about inventors. While 'inventors' as we think of them, are makers, makers don't need to be 'inventors'. He was talking about creating things. Like... writing a song, painting a picture- they are obvious ones which come to my mind. We may not all do particularly creative stuff like that, but we do all have the ability to. I think this video was really about accepting and embracing that part of human nature. :)
I am sorry but you didnt understand this concept of makers. It has nothing to do with writing poems or such but to manipulate or hack things to make new things
The problem is, there are a lot more takers in our society than there are makers. I've seen the takers hanging around the local makerspace - just looking for a way they can get someone to do something for them or give them something for free. They never create anything. When asked why they don't, they usually say because they don't know how. When you offer to teach them, they say they can't understand.
@tifran9494 That's a negative way of looking at it. He's not speaking to Americans specifically, he's speaking to humanity. If he were to be in your region he's say the same to you. Yes America is excessive in more ways than there is room to explain in this text box. Manifest your hearts desire regardless of ideas of financial compensation and you're vibing with Mr Dougherty here.
@tifran9494 You misinterpreted what he said. The talk wasn't about just Americans, that short clip he showed was. But even so, that clip didn't say "Only us Americans are makers.". Them being makers doesn't prevent a person of another nationality from being a maker too. And by "we made the world around us" he didn't mean the whole world. The point was that the individual could look around at all the man-made objects and be proud he took part in building them.
Lol, As I watch this I have a half completed bookshelf (from scratch, not ikea!), a bronze armor chest piece made from thousands of little scales, and jar off hand wound electromagnets next to me in the living room here.... I'm pretty sure I fall into the 'builder' category. lol
Why are people focusing on this "usa are makers" advert. It was in the 60's before major corporate globalisation when america really was in that postion.
@tifran9494 America was simply the first country in history to be founded on the notion that people should have the freedom and liberty to work towards their own ends, instead of serving a lord or a holy man. We have many times, failed to live up to this vision, right from the start. But that vision has defined what this country has been. For a great long stretch we were the safe harbor for the great minds of the world. Everyone came here because we represented a chance.
@tifran9494, Americans are simply the most prolific makers of the 20th century. Mostly due to the abundance wealth, and spare time Americans had been afforded in the last century.
@tifran9494 I believe that what he is referring to when he says "we make the world around us" is not all the artifacts in the world, but the world as in the objects/things that he/Americans are surrounded with. Also, he is probably aware of the fact that many products come from other countries besides the United States of America, even though a little national pride never hurts. Best regards from Norway ;D
@tifran9494 i think you missed the whole point of the talk... every american or there family had to emigrate there from somewhere and we are all one race... your a maker too, if you choose it
Though America has been very inventive and productive, they are also losing their footing. If they want to keep being thought of as invention champions, they better get their shit together. I don't really care which country is innovating the most, or even if it swells their ego. I just want the progress to happen. So I agree with the speaker, make more makers. Let the economy have the attribute of rewarding innovation, invention and "breakthroughs". In the long run it's better for all.
@tifran9494 Amazingly, much of what made America possible, came from Europeans, and other international sources. I used to hate the "Americans are big headed," stereotype. After spending 3 years with an American woman in my life, I know from how she, and her family act, the stereotype is indeed true.
@tifran9494 Yes, Americans are too proud and cocky sometimes, but it wasn't the case now. I am not American BTW, so I don't think I have a biased opinion.
@Tuzzie902 i believe he got the point of the talk, he was 'just saying' ;) personally I find the talk a bit pointless.. as if nobody knew we are makers so he had to come on ted and tell us
Taught maker for 40 years, Industrial, Practical, Vocational, Technology Education...whatever politicians and professors wanted to call it and public schools reduced and eliminated most programs to increase academic testing time and save tax dollars...sad
The paranoia outsight of America astounds me. Nothing here says that other countries are unable to create or make or that they are not innovative. He's just saying that America was built by makers. And that's true. There's always been lots of innovation and initiative in America.
@tifran9494 At the same time, people were inspired to do the same thing in their own countries, but in the meantime, many inventions and developments were made by people from all over the world, in the United States; because, the environment here allowed it. We do not believe that we are the only ones capable of making and innovating, but we do believe that we no excuse, given our history, to be lagging so far behind everyone else.
A lot of these inventions are frivolous and borderline useless. I feel bad that more of our effort as a species doesn't go toward more sensible yet inspiring, subtle yet world-changing things.
@SamSpade2010 I think I'll keep writing my congressman and senators, and campaigning for candidates willing to invest in research and development instead.
@tifran9494 While you all swoop in and take a basic human attribute, making things( which is all this video is encouraging) and get your feelings hurt because you think this video is only about Americans. Well maybe you should look around. You're on an American website, watching videos by an American organization. It's only fair some people may want to talk about Americans and what they are doing.
@t3tsuyaguy1 By environment, you mean money, right? You're in a country of Managers. They cherry-pick Indian and Chinese programmers and mathematicians, German scientists and classical musicians, British and French designers, directors, and actors (who conveniently drop the accent for y'all unless they play baddies), pay them better than they did at home, and then get all the credit. It's a very clever way of working, but not something to be proud about.
@tifran9494 It's the popular culture. The advertising and even the news is non-stop flag-waving. Not that it is new for an empire to think it is 'chosen by god'. Innovation follows money. A lot of it will be moving to China.
@tifran9494 If you lived in a more free-market economy, I'm sure the hacker types in your country would be every bit as innovative as those in the US. The burdens of excessive government destroys innovation. I only wish the US govt would shrink. A lot.
A whole lot....It's a growing cancer of 'already-mentally-retired can't-get-a-real-job' people, fighting to justify it's expensive, non-productive, over-pensioned existence.
what the hell, is he trying to get everybody to be creative and self-motivated to make stuff with such a boring presentation and output of ideas? No connection to our Dionysian side?
If this guy is saying we are all inventors, I would have to disagree. Yeah we COULD all be inventors or "makers" but that doesn't mean we ARE or we SHOULD. Honestly a dissapointing speech that I struggled to find a relivant message.
“We’re all makers”
America: Don’t listen to him! Color inside the lines, kids! We are all lawyers, scholars, and financial analysts - working with our hands is beneath us!
Shenzhen: Hold my beer.
I love how passionate this guy gets, he is genuinely excited to be talking about a subject that causes him to feel joy.
Making is one of the best and most positive characteristics of American culture. There was nothing negative in his speech, he was merely encouraging his countrymen to rekindle the maker spirit. Maker communities are open and welcoming to people from all over the world to join in.
A new way to describe a creative person. Most people are not.
germans are the best makers fact ! they are the standard for so many products
I'm a Maker ..I'm a Shaker, I'm a mighnight Baker. I get my music on the ruuuuuuunn...
@metaljacket1983123
No, he wasn't talking about inventors. While 'inventors' as we think of them, are makers, makers don't need to be 'inventors'.
He was talking about creating things. Like... writing a song, painting a picture- they are obvious ones which come to my mind. We may not all do particularly creative stuff like that, but we do all have the ability to. I think this video was really about accepting and embracing that part of human nature.
:)
I am sorry but you didnt understand this concept of makers. It has nothing to do with writing poems or such but to manipulate or hack things to make new things
Put yourself on view. This brings your talents to light.
Thank the maker!
The problem is, there are a lot more takers in our society than there are makers. I've seen the takers hanging around the local makerspace - just looking for a way they can get someone to do something for them or give them something for free. They never create anything. When asked why they don't, they usually say because they don't know how. When you offer to teach them, they say they can't understand.
@BriskAxe I'm not sure what you are referring to. I'd be happy to clear anything up.
@tifran9494 That's a negative way of looking at it. He's not speaking to Americans specifically, he's speaking to humanity. If he were to be in your region he's say the same to you. Yes America is excessive in more ways than there is room to explain in this text box. Manifest your hearts desire regardless of ideas of financial compensation and you're vibing with Mr Dougherty here.
@tifran9494 You misinterpreted what he said. The talk wasn't about just Americans, that short clip he showed was. But even so, that clip didn't say "Only us Americans are makers.". Them being makers doesn't prevent a person of another nationality from being a maker too. And by "we made the world around us" he didn't mean the whole world. The point was that the individual could look around at all the man-made objects and be proud he took part in building them.
Lol, As I watch this I have a half completed bookshelf (from scratch, not ikea!), a bronze armor chest piece made from thousands of little scales, and jar off hand wound electromagnets next to me in the living room here.... I'm pretty sure I fall into the 'builder' category. lol
Why are people focusing on this "usa are makers" advert. It was in the 60's before major corporate globalisation when america really was in that postion.
Wow! We are indeed all makers!
I hate it when people try to tell other people who they are.
@tifran9494 America was simply the first country in history to be founded on the notion that people should have the freedom and liberty to work towards their own ends, instead of serving a lord or a holy man. We have many times, failed to live up to this vision, right from the start. But that vision has defined what this country has been. For a great long stretch we were the safe harbor for the great minds of the world. Everyone came here because we represented a chance.
this talk should have been longer
good talk, shoulda been longer
An unusually good talk from TED, considering its recent spate of bilge. Also, as a matter of obligation for RUclips, first.
I am a maker. I am making a 3D model to revolutionize zippers as I watch this. Good times. ;-)
People do stuff...
Great talk, i didn't knew that.
@tifran9494, Americans are simply the most prolific makers of the 20th century. Mostly due to the abundance wealth, and spare time Americans had been afforded in the last century.
@tifran9494 I believe that what he is referring to when he says "we make the world around us" is not all the artifacts in the world, but the world as in the objects/things that he/Americans are surrounded with. Also, he is probably aware of the fact that many products come from other countries besides the United States of America, even though a little national pride never hurts. Best regards from Norway ;D
@tifran9494 i think you missed the whole point of the talk... every american or there family had to emigrate there from somewhere and we are all one race... your a maker too, if you choose it
@tifran9494 Where in the hell did you get "America is the only maker" from this video? Seriously?
@ShApEsHiFt3r I hate it when people misunderstand people to think that "it" means that they hate the person doing "it".
Though America has been very inventive and productive, they are also losing their footing. If they want to keep being thought of as invention champions, they better get their shit together. I don't really care which country is innovating the most, or even if it swells their ego. I just want the progress to happen. So I agree with the speaker, make more makers. Let the economy have the attribute of rewarding innovation, invention and "breakthroughs". In the long run it's better for all.
@tifran9494 Amazingly, much of what made America possible, came from Europeans, and other international sources. I used to hate the "Americans are big headed," stereotype. After spending 3 years with an American woman in my life, I know from how she, and her family act, the stereotype is indeed true.
@tifran9494 Yes, Americans are too proud and cocky sometimes, but it wasn't the case now. I am not American BTW, so I don't think I have a biased opinion.
@Tuzzie902
i believe he got the point of the talk, he was 'just saying' ;)
personally I find the talk a bit pointless.. as if nobody knew we are makers so he had to come on ted and tell us
i like the part where he says "makers".
it's not "scrape"er bike
its "scrap"er bike
Taught maker for 40 years, Industrial, Practical, Vocational, Technology Education...whatever politicians and professors wanted to call it and public schools reduced and eliminated most programs to increase academic testing time and save tax dollars...sad
all i heard was america ... america... america ... america .... and then america
Agree
The paranoia outsight of America astounds me. Nothing here says that other countries are unable to create or make or that they are not innovative. He's just saying that America was built by makers. And that's true. There's always been lots of innovation and initiative in America.
I made me a sandwich today,and i also made a lot of feces.IMMA MAKER!
@TRRProductions09 could agree more
@tifran9494 At the same time, people were inspired to do the same thing in their own countries, but in the meantime, many inventions and developments were made by people from all over the world, in the United States; because, the environment here allowed it.
We do not believe that we are the only ones capable of making and innovating, but we do believe that we no excuse, given our history, to be lagging so far behind everyone else.
I thought most inventions were made in Europe, especially in Germany....
@sakokosa hahhaha ! right on !
A lot of these inventions are frivolous and borderline useless. I feel bad that more of our effort as a species doesn't go toward more sensible yet inspiring, subtle yet world-changing things.
@t3tsuyaguy1 Lagging so far behind? Click your heels three times and maybe it'll come true.
@SamSpade2010 I think I'll keep writing my congressman and senators, and campaigning for candidates willing to invest in research and development instead.
@ORCA4312 Innovation can stem from limitation.
@tifran9494 no ad hominems please.
@t3tsuyaguy1 shit doesnt make any sense towards the end.
@tifran9494 like yeah without japanese ppl, there are no cellphones
@tifran9494
While you all swoop in and take a basic human attribute, making things( which is all this video is encouraging) and get your feelings hurt because you think this video is only about Americans. Well maybe you should look around. You're on an American website, watching videos by an American organization. It's only fair some people may want to talk about Americans and what they are doing.
@t3tsuyaguy1 By environment, you mean money, right? You're in a country of Managers. They cherry-pick Indian and Chinese programmers and mathematicians, German scientists and classical musicians, British and French designers, directors, and actors (who conveniently drop the accent for y'all unless they play baddies), pay them better than they did at home, and then get all the credit.
It's a very clever way of working, but not something to be proud about.
so?
@tifran9494 It's the popular culture. The advertising and even the news is non-stop flag-waving. Not that it is new for an empire to think it is 'chosen by god'.
Innovation follows money. A lot of it will be moving to China.
Makers of destrution
Good talk captain obvious.
...also two heads are not better than one if they are both stupid :)
"lil bro into a lil sister's room!" that didnt come out right i think ?
@tifran9494 If you lived in a more free-market economy, I'm sure the hacker types in your country would be every bit as innovative as those in the US. The burdens of excessive government destroys innovation. I only wish the US govt would shrink. A lot.
A whole lot....It's a growing cancer of 'already-mentally-retired can't-get-a-real-job' people, fighting to justify it's expensive, non-productive, over-pensioned existence.
Anyone who needs a video on RUclips to inspire them to be a "Maker", will never understand what the rest of us were born with.
Americans and makers??? ROFL... yeah.. may be war and financial crisis makers
I Make.
am not a maker i could care less ...
"A women making a pie", seriously? 🤦♀️
He said it was dated/"standard for the time". He wasn't saying that women should stay in the kitchen.
This was horrible, like listening to a project manager giving a presentation.
what has been happening to TED....much of the hard edge science and design is gone and now it's all touchy feely , leftish crap.
=D
Human makes stuff, cool.
what the hell, is he trying to get everybody to be creative and self-motivated to make stuff with such a boring presentation and output of ideas? No connection to our Dionysian side?
bs
oh wow we're makers....so?
If this guy is saying we are all inventors, I would have to disagree. Yeah we COULD all be inventors or "makers" but that doesn't mean we ARE or we SHOULD. Honestly a dissapointing speech that I struggled to find a relivant message.
One of the worst TED talks ever.
U.S.A., more like U.S.GAY. ahhhhh am i right? am i right?
They cant even spell fair on their sign.