One day, 2d laser printers will be open source and we can finally beat the monopolies. I know this will happen someday because i am part of the effort.
The reason for this push is because all technology should be modular and repairable by the end user, not just laptops or tractors.
Printers may cost more to produce by the end user, but proprietary printer's ecological impacts are not negligible nor are they sustainable.
Considering their impact on the imperial periphery is important to make tech sustainable and equitable
By making 2d printers open source, we loosen the stranglehold on data colonialism and proprietary components and reduce the need for plundered materials.
We need support in the open source. You can help significantly in projects that don't have a lot of flashiness or style but are vital utilities for daily living.
Contributing to the open source on a hardware, software, or firmware level helps significantly. even just mentioning it can be impactful to someone.
I never want to stop caring about people, animals or the environment.