Myths and Metaphors of Open Source

Explore the myths and metaphors surrounding Open Source Software in this 29-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Delve into how physical metaphors can be misleading in the digital realm and discover why OSS is not comparable to a vending machine. Examine the impact of development and distribution platforms on the perceived value of open source software. Learn about Clojurists Together, an organization supporting critical Clojure OSS, and gain insights into how people perceive value in open source, the significance of framing and language, and potential future metaphors for funding OSS. Understand the importance of fostering healthier relationships between open source creators and users. Follow Daniel Compton's journey in the Clojure community and his work with various open source projects. Gain valuable perspectives on issue trackers, contribution streaks, GitHub Sponsors, communication strategies, and partnerships in the open source ecosystem.

Introduction
Daniels Story
How the Brain Works
Metaphors of Computing
Metaphors of Competition
Is Open Source Special
Issue Tracker
Contribution streaks
Medium is the message
GitHub Sponsors
Communication
Language
Partnership
Partnerships
What can you do
Thank you