Rediscovering Humanity in Tech

Explore the critical topic of rediscovering humanity in tech through this thought-provoking conference talk by Eric Johnson, Principal Developer Advocate for Serverless at AWS. Delve into the challenges posed by modern communication methods and their impact on civil discourse within the technical community. Learn how to foster more nuanced, three-dimensional interactions in an increasingly two-dimensional world. Gain insights on extending grace and receiving mercy as fellow humans in the tech industry. Through personal anecdotes and light-hearted approaches, examine the effects of social media and pandemic isolation on human communication. Reflect on the importance of kindness and civility in professional settings, and leave with a renewed perspective on maintaining humanity in an increasingly digital world.

Intro
Let's build a robot
Trip to Istanbul with a curveball
Young Eric wanted to ask a girl to dance
Social media vs real-life
Be kind
Outro