I look at this problem in terms of automated systems. I think it's interesting how you can architect large groups of people to efficiently deliver a service. If

I look at this problem in terms of automated systems. I think it's interesting how you can architect large groups of people to efficiently deliver a service. If you can conceive of and design systems you can as you put it "converge" nodes of the internet to produce wealth. There is a lot of opportunity and focus on leveraging current software and building social systems around that, which is great. The idea that interests me is how you can build virtual companies of people who do work and deliver value to a customer, which I think is ultimately what you and the paper you referenced are getting at. > Which technologies are still out of reach to most people in terms of price or required technological know-how? Entrepreneurs have fantastic building blocks available today. In the first world price isn't a problem, it's know-how. Benevolent hacking can deliver a kid from poverty to financial independence pretty quickly if he's clever enough and can truly solve people's problems. That's an inspiring idea. At some point, laziness becomes the real barrier. > What is the optimal size for hackers to be able to effectively collaborate but not be bogged down by excessive control? That's an interesting question. I suppose the answer would depend on the quality of the hackers, the problem they're working on and the parameters they're working within.