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539: My Ai Powered Ergonomic Chair

Making It · 25 Sept 2026 · 1h 14m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the decline of physical controls in modern electronics, citing the Slate Truck's analog design and the annoyance of touchscreens in cars. They debate the impact of AI on maker education, with Diresta warning that bypassing learning CAD and coding creates long-term skill gaps, while Clagett argues for maintaining deep tool mastery. Picciuto shares his experience building 11 steel boxes for Carhartt under a tight deadline and reflects on how AI tools like auto-generated CNC paths bypass the learning of feeds and speeds.

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early-stage companies

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Carhartt
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Slate Truck
Tools
Fusion
Also
Old Rhineback Aerodrome, George Nakashima

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