..two big things hackers are excited about now and can’t articulate why: Bitcoin and 3D printing" Paul Graham.

<p><p>Because Fuck governments, thats why. Hackers (the denizens of silicon valley) have always struggled with authority bordering in tyranny. Regulation which makes no sense, disadvantageous to the new kids on the block, skewed towards favoring old relics. Bitcoin represents liberation of a key aspect of economy, money. Hackers get to set it up to suit the needs of the new gate. (ref: Exit from 'Exit, Voice, & Loyalty). 3d printing represents the same, not locked in by pseudo free market appeals to the way of wild west.<p>P.S: This was a shower thought and wanted to post it somewhere to get feedback and discourse.