Hacking around the world

Mitch Altman is a virtual reality pioneer, early HackSpace activist and inventor of the TV-B-Gone - a remote control whose sole function is to turn off all nearby TVs. (Wikipedia)
Since 2007, he has been traveling the world giving talks and workshops teaching people of all ages how to solder and make cool things with electronics. In doing so, he encourages everyone to explore and find meaning in what they do. He also challenges people to look within themselves to find answers to difficult questions we all face. In his talk, he will give an entertaining overview of his experiences.