It’s hard not to be fascinated by computers. They’re overwhelmingly powerful. It’s humbling knowing that if I can conjure up some ridiculous idea in my head, I can probably turn it into a computer program. There aren’t many professions out there that give you such freedom. In fact, most professions require an enormous amount of man-power, machinery, and/or cashflow in order to turn an idea into reality.
Engineering happens to be one such profession. Most engineers don’t have the means to create their very own Trump Tower or even a car for that matter. There is generally too much overhead for creating all of the required parts to make a functional object beyond your average tinker toy. Sure you can get a grant or build a small scale prototype to try and lure in some investors, but that’s not enough to satisfy me. more »
