A specialized perspective
Every World sees an Idea through its own knowledge, rules, materials and tools. The same Idea can therefore lead to completely different Manifestations in different Worlds.
Every Idea needs a World.
A World is a specialized interpretation of Ideas. Every World understands the same Ideas differently and manifests them according to its own knowledge, tools and purpose.
The Concept
What is a World?
A World is a specialized environment that understands a particular domain. It knows how to interpret Ideas and manifest them into Things that belong to its area of expertise.
A space for manifestation
Some Worlds create physical structures. Others create electronics, software, knowledge, products, services or entirely new kinds of Things.
An open possibility
There is no fixed number of Worlds. Anyone can create a new World with its own expertise, community and interpretation of reality.
The Maker Universe is the first implementation of this model — not its boundary.
Examples
Example Worlds from the Maker Universe
These Worlds demonstrate how different areas of expertise can interpret the same Ideas in completely different ways. They are examples of what a World can be, not a fixed catalogue of all possible Worlds.
MakerMaker
The Knowledge World.
MakerMaker manifests Ideas into projects, documentation, websites and shared knowledge.
It connects people, projects and Worlds through a common understanding.
This World manifests
Projects, documentation, communities and knowledge.
An example of how a World can specialize in knowledge.
Visit MakerMaker
Martian Micro
The Replicator World.
Martian Micro demonstrates how specialized Worlds can be orchestrated into complete ThingKits.
Instead of specializing in one interpretation, it combines many Worlds into one coherent manifestation process.
This World manifests
Complete ThingKits and future autonomous production systems.
An example of multiple Worlds working together.
Visit Martian Micro
MachineBlocks
The Physical Construction World.
MachineBlocks manifests Ideas into modular physical structures.
It specializes in geometry, construction and reusable building systems.
This World manifests
Printable parts, modular housings and physical structures.
An example of a World specializing in physical manifestation.
Visit MachineBlocks
MachineMania
The Electronics World.
MachineMania manifests Ideas into electronics and executable capabilities.
It gives Things intelligence, sensing and communication.
This World manifests
Electronics, firmware and connected capabilities.
An example of a World specializing in intelligent Things.
Visit MachineMania
MetaPhone
The Interface World.
MetaPhone manifests Ideas into interfaces and personal digital environments.
It defines how Actors interact with Things across Worlds.
This World manifests
Applications, interfaces and user experiences.
An example of a World specializing in human interaction.
Visit MetaPhone
Your World
The Next World.
The Web of Things is open. Your World could specialize in medicine, architecture, education, robotics, music, biology, finance or something that does not exist yet.
Every new World expands the collective ability to manifest Ideas in new ways.
This World manifests
Whatever your imagination, expertise and community decide.
The Web of Things grows through new Worlds created by everyone.
Working Together
Different Worlds. Shared Ideas.
Every World interprets the same Ideas through its own expertise. Some specialize in knowledge, others in construction, electronics or interfaces. Together they can create Things that no single World could produce alone.
Knowledge World
Provides understanding and context.
Replicator
Combines the results of many Worlds into complete Things.
Construction World
Provides physical structures.
Electronics World
Provides capabilities and intelligence.
Interface World
Provides interaction.
There is always room for another World.
The Web of Things does not define a fixed set of Worlds. Anyone can create a new World, define a new interpretation of Ideas and contribute entirely new ways of manifesting Things. The Maker Universe is simply the first example.
One Idea. Infinite Worlds.