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“I farm taro. I have eight varieties of taro, which is a staple of the Hawaiian people from about 2,000 years ago, and sweet potatoes, and it's a sustainable living, agriculture, off the grid.”

Quote by Jason Scott

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Jason Scott, born on September 13, 1970, is an American historian specializing in digital history and archives preservation. He has made significant contributions to the field of computer history and open-source culture. more

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