Open Source Utopia
Open source is different. How different would the world be if we used open source concepts more widely? This micro podcast looks at the open source philosophy and how open source can change the world. Each episode is just over two minutes long. Watch video versions on YouTube and Twitter.
Episodes
14 episodes
The Birth of a Community
We’ve talked about the magic. Here’s an episode about the hard work that goes into creating an open source community.Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 14
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2:39
Community Contribution
Who can contribute to open source projects? Contribution is central, but it's a lot more than what first comes to mind.Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 13
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2:39
Security
What critics of open source call a challenge, is actually a benefit. The real challenge lies elsewhere.Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 12
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2:39
Supply & Demand
It's not wrong to be a free rider, but is it the best choice if your business relies on #OpenSource?Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 11
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2:37
A Pillar of Society
EPISODE 10: A PILLAR OF SOCIETY 🏛️The Internet runs on it. The world relies on it. Even online voting depends on it. Our hero’s name is unknown to most people.Watch the video version on You...
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Episode 10
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2:39
Public Code
Even software funded with public tax money is mostly kept under restrictive, closed-source licenses. That can have unfortunate consequences.Sign the FSFE's “Public Money? Public Code!” petition at publicc...
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Episode 9
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2:40
War
The “Open Skies” treaty built trust between cold-war superpowers. Maybe open source can help us trust that a nuclear war won’t start by mistake?Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 8
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2:38
Peace
Choosing open source software promotes peace. How? Because the key values of open source are also fundamental to a peaceful world.Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 7
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2:38
A Good Citizen
Hosting a healthy open source community drives human development and financial independence on a national scale. Here's some benefits of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) you probably hadn't thought about.
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Episode 6
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2:35
Democracy
If you're looking for the perfect way to organize an open source project, you're not alone. The search has been on for thousands of years.Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 5
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2:35
Ordered Chaos
Anarchy? Far from it! More powerful forces are at play in successful open source projects. Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 4
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2:31
Ultimate Freedom
Blissful ignorance or making conscious, informed choices? Open source is a lot of both.Watch the video version on YouTube
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Episode 3
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2:33