Distributed Production in a Nutshell

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Any unit of civil societal organization cannot depend on uncontrollable external forces to guarantee a modern standard of living. Local production means:

  • Circular solar rubber and plastic 3D printing including insulation and glazing materials from scrap
  • Circular solar hot metal working to precision metal parts from scrap
  • Circular solar ceramics including concrete and silicon from rocks.
  • Solar hydrogen energy fuels all sectors, and pelletized charcoal feedstocks provide the core feedstock of organic chemistry.

Derivatives include all virgin chemical products, wires, fibers, circuits, and microchips.


CNC precision machines, cutters, 3D printers constitute a robust production base for processing, while heavy machines constitute the basis for circular materials extraction.

For modern technology, how much does a kernel as above cost to take rocks, sunlight, plants, soil, and water and turn them into a Civilization Starter Kit for a modern standard of living? 200 people and artistry from each, at a budget under $100M - as low as $20M to cause modern cell phones from dirt and twigs.