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Nerd, programmer, writer. I like making things!

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Cake day: June 20th, 2023

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    🌐 FOSS4GNA 2023 closing keynote by Paul Ramsey explores the economic paradox of open source software.
    💰 Paul reflects on the value of his keynote, given freely in exchange for nothing, and questions its economic worth.
    💼 Consulting emerges as a key means for open source developers to monetize their expertise.
    📉 Tension arises from the clash between open source’s non-monetary promise and economic necessities.
    🔄 The perpetual growth and development of open source challenge traditional economic principles.
    🤝 Open source lacks a clear economic model, involving society, relationships, and non-monetary obligations.
    🚀 Despite the challenges, open source software continues to evolve and outcompete alternatives.

    Not sure where I’d find a transcript, sorry about that!