From Additive Manufacturing to 3D/4D Printing 2

Introduction to Part 2

“We do not have time to make technological advancements, even though we derive no benefit by not doing so”. [ROS 13]

“What would be your impression of a football team that, for reasons of efficiency, divided the pitch into eleven rectangles with each of its players covering one such space, each being prohibited from encroaching upon that of his/her teammates?”. [HER 11 ]

“Indeed, a group only exists insofar as it achieves a certain amount of agreement around beliefs, values (which are often implicit), what it stands for and customs. Political or economic structures are indeed insufficient to constitute the group, and values and morals amount to structural modifications. At the same time, they put in motion what the group stands for”. [ELL 13]

“So as to completely release a portion of available energy to decide to explore radically different areas, certain requirements should be met. We must stimulate our capacity for surprise, for shifting our point of view, and for creative reflection. We must update new perspectives and new levers which both make sense and, in an indiscernible moment, can put processes into gear”. [LAG 13]

“If you wish to build a boat, you must generate a yearning for the sea in your men’s hearts”. [SAI 00]

“Technology has immense power to erode distance… To begin with every technological change is achieved in remarkable locations. When a State can control the effects of such activity, it is in a hegemonic position”. [FOU 14]

“All sufficiently-advanced ...