Why you should NOT get a 3D printer // TRAIN BRAIN

Why you should NOT get a 3D printer

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Sponsor PIA
1:42 It's Overwhelming
3:18 "Community"
4:20 Plastic waste
5:51 Limitations

Thomas Sanladerer

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