The concept of a citizen group taking responsibility for its own regional economy and finding a way to issue a medium for exchange in its own area is such a powerful image.

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Watches like the Stranger are often technically challenging, proof-of-concept pieces for an elite group of collectors.

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Will Allen of HP's Digital Technology and Products group applied the concept to light and "BAM!"

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