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Because of this: "Justin Lee and Oliver Yeh". At a state school, it can be quite difficult to find another person willing to help you build your dreams.

• eob 17y ago
  As someone who went to a state school for undergrad, worked for a few years, and is currently at MIT for a PhD: Yes. MIT is a magical place like none other. It's hard to put it more concisely.. The whole school just has an aura of "what the hell, let's try it" and a the professors and financial backing to make it happen.
  • cesare 17y ago
    It seem that financial backing wasn't needed for this project. Isn't the cheap cost the surprising factor here?
    • eob 17y ago
      Sure. I was making a statement about MIT, not this project.