3D Printing

Wow, it's really hard to believe that 3D printing is actually here. I remember hearing the idea and saying 'Oh yeah that will be cool' not really giving it much thought because it seemed forever and a day away. Well that happened fast.....3D printing is like a dream to me since I have a slight online shopping addiction, however I never really looked at the bad side of it....After watching the video in class last Friday about it I never really realized how dangerous it can actually be, people can start printing their own weapons and everything. It's going to be hard to regulate but I do think it's doable, they can put some sort of history on it like the internet so you can see what they've printed just like you can see what webpages they've been on.

I found this link that I really like about how 3D printing could be regulated and on whether or not government should intervene or not.
http://inlinepolicy.com/2014/3d-printing-regulation-to-intervene-or-not-to-intervene/

I do absolutely think that 3D printing is a great thing, it's going to change the way people shop and use computers so much and it's really going to push us in an innovative direction. I think some sort of regulations will have to be put in place so that it remains safe to use but pretty soon everyone is going to have one in their home so they better get moving with it. I agree with it 100% I think it's going to be an amazing thing that will revolutionize the way we do things

Here's a link that I liked about why people should stop criticizing the idea of 3D printing so much
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-morningside-post/leave-3d-printing-alone_b_4666660.html

While the 3D printing issue has some things to be worked out with how it is going to be regulated and by who it will be regulated by but I think they just need to get over it and figure out the details because it's coming whether we are ready for it or not.