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I've backed almost 30 projects on Kickstarter. I managed enough diversity to finished my pie. :-) However, I'd still like to see more projects that do big things. Like build a rocket engine:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hermesspace/hermes-space...

There's another site that claims to do real science.

http://petridish.org

Wouldn't it be great if we could crowd source, and solve, "real" problems too?

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Do you mind if I ask?

Are you rich? Did you just contribute $1? Did you really "buy the thing?" How many big, crazy perks have you bought?

I really want to know more about those 452 people that funded 100 or more.

I'm not rich, but I'm old enough not to have to worry about $25 here and there. For this project, I did give $250, which was the amount needed to get it across the line on the last day. Most projects are only $10-$50. Here's my list:

http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/982897515

Personally, I find it very satisfying to give to a worthwhile project. I live near NYC where it costs $30-$40 for two people to go to a movie with refreshments. In many ways, Kickstarter is money better spent.

You're amazing!

Microryza https://www.microryza.com/ is doing some great stuff in the science space.

If you want to help fund open source rocket engines (and space capsules, launch capabilities, rockets, etc.) you should consider donating some money to Copenhagen Suborbitals.

They have a pretty good track record, and have actually managed to launch a life-size dummy in a homemade rocket.

http://copenhagensuborbitals.com/

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