And for these reasons, it is challenging to present a case for Decentralized Manufacturing as a long term profit center.
Since, it is more intended to solve problems of unequal distribution, by giving equal access to anyone to whatever material goods they need or desire
It is also intended to replace open ended manufacturing, with closed loop processes to hasten entry into a post scarcity future for a growing percentage of the population.
Closing the loop eliminates much of the waste and litter open ended systems produce, and will kill the shipping industry (400,000 cargo ships currently) by reducing demand for shipping to 5 to 10 percent of its current levels.
but if everyone has access to the things they want, made from local trash, what role does “money” need to play? I have to focus on shorter term goals ;-)
Actually I think I have a killer model coming together that wraps all the MDAO parts up in a tight package