I was going through MakeMag, and feeling like "these people have too much time on their hands, what's the point of these obsessions?" and realizing that it probably comes down to a need for MeanIng. And right in that very issue is [Dale Dougherty] writing about the [Maker Faire], saying The new interest in DIY is more than just fun; it's part of a deeper search for Authent Ic experiences, something our contemporary culture just doesn't offer enough of... The process of designing and making something (DAndD) requires a high level of Engage Ment; it requires that you learn to do something and stay engaged until you've accomplished it... When we buy something we choose to be less engaged... When you make something, you create a story (Story Telling), also of your own making, which can be shared easily with others. It's a genuine expression of yourself and your own ingenuity.

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