What Is Identity

Explore the concept of identity through a software engineering lens in this thought-provoking 49-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into a unique metaphorical framework that uses software architecture to understand the human brain and identity. Learn about the "Architecture of Identity" and examine organizational dysfunctions through this innovative perspective. Discover how engineers' deep emotional investment in their work becomes an extension of their identity, and understand the impact when business realities clash with these personal connections. Gain insights into cognitive science, brain simulation, and the speaker's research on "Idea Flow." Investigate topics such as recognition processes, concept types, identity extension, decision-making, self-deception, and troubleshooting identity. Explore the C.L.E.A.R. Mindset and the principle of optimizing for joy in engineering. Examine the utility of art in understanding complex concepts and consider how to transform organizational pain points into automated insights.

Intro
A collision of metaphors
Dreamer Operating System
Let's say a friend asks us...
Recognition is a Bottom-Up Process
Recognition FAILURE
Three Different Types of Concepts
Base Classes for Thing Patterns
Base Class for Relationship Patterns
Put Things and Containers Together...
Direction Metaphors give us Rank
Pre-wired to Model the In-Group
Pre-wired to Objectify the Out-Group
Pre-wired to Extend Identity to Offspring
Pre-wired to Extend Identity to "SoulCrafts"
How to Stop Feeling Defensive
More Complex Decisions
Base Class for Process Patterns
What were the challenges on the journey?
How do I avoid the PAIN next time?
Imagine you're walking down the stairs...
Troubleshooting Meta-Loop
Consciousness is an On Demand Service
What is self-deception?
Social Rejection = Violated Prediction
How do we Troubleshoot Identity?
Fragmentation of the Self
"Pressure" of Consciousness
C.L.E.A.R. Mindset
Shine your Light
First Principle Optimize for Joy
The Utility of Art
Machine: People are Objects Managers
Massively Dysfunctional Relationship
A Purple World...?
Measure your PAIN
Transform your PAIN into an Automated FAQ
Translate Metrics into a Semantic Graph
3. Automated Insight
Evolve: Purple Organization
Paradigm Shift: Machine - Organism