I think this article is a good example of how the Open Source movement can, is, and will change a lot of things in the world. Most people know what the Arduino is if they’re involved in any kind of science or engineering field, but this article really covers the creation of this board nicely.

While some may not like the Arduino I don’t think there’s much arguing that it is a great introduction to build your own electronics easily and quickly. One just needs to be willing to take the next step after that to uncover and even broader range of possibilities in electronics.

http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/the-making-of-arduino/0