When Marc Andreessen informed the world why software is consuming the world back in 2011 , I didn't anticipate this trend permeating various aspects of life and business to the extent I'm witnessing today.
Yesterday, I was pleased to come across Cover, thanks to Enes Yilmazer's video showcasing a TINY HOUSE as the Future of Housing. This brought together many of my interests.
I have been following Boxable's efforts for quite some time. For nearly a decade the UK has faced a housing shortage which today has climbed to 550,000 houses per year, and the four major housebuilders have no financial incentive to address this issue (basic supply and demand dynamics).
So, what's new with Cover? Well, they have ex-employees from Tesla, SpaceX, Apple, and Ferrari. You can design your custom build from your smartphone.
I have a secret passion for tiny, minimalist homes. The fact that Enes, who has reviewed some of the most exclusive and expensive residential homes worldwide, is impressed is impressive.
Where else are software engineers making an impact?
Audrey Tang, a software engineer and open-source advocate, demonstrated an impressive adaptation of his skills (https://blog.thegovlab.org/government-by-the-people-with-the-people). Specifically, Tang applied concepts like forking software source code to create g0v sites by opposition parties in government.
I encourage you to listen to one of Tang's many interviews or podcasts (https://www.taiwanplus.com/shows/originals/innovative-minds-with-audrey-tang) to be inspired to disrupt other industries and areas of life using everyday digital product concepts such as rapid prototyping, source control, and many more.
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