Authenticity and the maker mindset

This is from an essay about DIY funerals, but it could easily be extended to foodways too:

As cyberspace becomes a “layer” on top of the physical world and we spend more of our lives online, a new-found appreciation emerges for authentic experiences, interactions, and goods. I think that’s part of why so many people are embracing the “maker mindset” of DIY culture, from Stitch and Bitch to Maker Faire...

David Pescovitz, Good magazine via Boingboing