What is the Makerverse and who occupies it? What are the barriers to entry? Is it expanding or contracting?

These questions and more Jason and Ben answer on this Part 1 of a two-part special.

Maker Minute: "Joone" by Emily Kate Moon.

In which Jason and Ben discuss the difference between art and craft, the cardinal sin that is "shelf queening" a maker's product, and the art concept so brilliant a toddler can do it.

Also discussed:

Laura Morelli's Ted-Ed on difference between art and craft

Nick Offerman's Woodshop

Maker Minute: Frank Buchwald's Lamps

In which Jason and Ben wax philosophical on taking care of our stuff, orange Volvos named Gertrude, and the book that started it all.

Maker Minute: R.M. Pirsig

In which Jason and Ben discuss personality inventories, strategic renewals, and why sometimes you need a little less balance in your life.

References made in this episode:

Strengthsfinder

Maybe We All Need a Little Less Balance

Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule

Maker Minute: Adam Savage of Mythbusters and Tested fame.

In which Jason and Ben talk about the recent Equifax hack and Jason shares stories of some of the crazier scams perpetrated on Prometheus Lights.

In which Jason and Ben question our society's reluctance to #maketheswitch from disposable batteries to rechargeable batteries.

In which Jason and Ben pull back the curtain on their podcasting set up, explain why the quality of episode 1 was so poor, and explore some of the best podcasts out there today.

In which Jason and Ben explore recent studies on video games, share their favorites, and discuss parenting in the times of first person shooters.

In which Jason and Ben discuss the importance of prototyping early and often, both as a maker and a creator. A look back at the IDEO shopping cart and the diverse team that brought it to life.

See the ABC Nightline special on the IDEO Shopping Cart here.

More on the IDEO Shopping Cart here.

In which Jason and Ben discuss "values," the final level in Shedroff's "Making Meaning." How does a maker's product reflect his values, and how does a consumer's purchases reflect hers?

Jason also relates his experience watching the eclipse in the path of totality, the billion dollar industry that is non-refundable eclipse glasses, and the case of the missing eclipse footage.