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Axios on The Rise of "Third Workplaces"

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  People can work in many other places, including coworking spaces, libraries, coffee shops, hotels (in the lobby or rooms), private clubs, and even outdoors in parks and other public places. Of course, the concepts around "the third place" are hardly new.    The term was popularized in the 80's and 90's. 

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The Rise of Synthetic Biology (and Synthetic Biology Platforms)

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  Another quote from the TechCrunch article: "Platform companies like Ginkgo Bioworks  and Zymergen have large libraries of metagenomic data that can be applied to products like industrial chemicals, coatings and films, pesticides and new ways to deliver nutrients to consumers."

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Fab Labs, Maker Spaces and the 3rd Digital Revolution

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They are located primarily in schools, libraries,museums and other public spaces. ."  Gershenfeld is also a founder of the Fab Foundation , which supports a global network of over 1000 Fab Labs. These are makerspaces focused on educating members on digital fabrication.

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Like Coworking, Makerspaces Rapidly Growing in Numbers

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They can pop up anywhere, including in schools, libraries, and community centers. .  Key quote describing makerspaces: Also called hackerspaces or innovation labs, these establishments act as communal workshops where makers can share ideas and tools. If you've never been to a makerspace, you should go.

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Coworking Industry Competition Heating Up

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Libraries, coffee shops (like the one pictured below) and traditional commercial buildings are also adding more coworking like amenities and spaces.  It's not just WeWork. The coworking industry is attracting a range of new entrants. Serendipity Labs, for example, is working with hotels on coworking franchises.

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A Guide for Independent Workers

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MBO Partners , a firm that provides services that make it easier for independent consultants and their clients to do business, has released The Independent's Guide  which, according to their press release , provides:  " a rich online library of free educational resources to help professionals plan, launch, succeed and (..)

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Mobile Workers and Touchdown Spaces

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  Joining Starbucks and other coffee shops in offering touchdown spaces are a wide variety locations including libraries, hotels, chains like McDonald's and others. Browse, reserve, and check in to space immediately at hip coworking venues, high-end business centers, or handy hotel lobbies or libraries.

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