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The freeCodeCamp Podcast

#105 Hardware Engineering with Bruno Haid

Nov 24, 2023
Bruno Haid, a software engineer and tech founder from Austria, talks about growing up in the European countryside, his passion for computers, and his excitement for building home appliances with open source software. They discuss topics such as the evolution of computer games, the limitations of code as law, the impact of Uber's monopoly tendency, and simulating ecosystems in a plug-in fridge.
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Quick takeaways

  • The hacker house concept gained organic growth and popularity through positive word of mouth and resident recommendations.
  • The viability and profitability of hacker houses faced challenges due to high costs and intense competition in the co-living industry.

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Origin of the Hacker House

The idea for the hacker house originated from the founder's experience in co-living spaces and their desire to create a community-focused living environment that offered privacy and social interaction.

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