How To Write A Joke That Will Still Be Funny In Two Thousand Years
Offered By: Fission via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the challenges of creating long-lasting, sustainable software systems in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the contrast between ancient cultural heritage and the rapid obsolescence of modern technology. Examine the current state of computing, characterized by planned obsolescence, short-term thinking, and waste, in the context of global challenges like climate change. Investigate the cultural baggage of the tech industry and alternative models of software labor. Discover potential paths towards a more robust and sustainable future for computing, including steps that can be taken today. Gain insights into the forces that constrain innovation and imagination in the field, and learn what changes may be necessary to transcend current limitations and create systems that can stand the test of time.
Syllabus
How To Write A Joke That Will Still Be Funny In Two Thousand Years - Ramsey Nasser
Taught by
Fission
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