Overview
Explore the intersection of hacker culture, media, and corporate environments in this 49-minute conference talk from GrrCon 2016. Delve into the concept of "cultural crashes" as presented by Dave Schaefer, examining the conflicts between media representation and hacker reality, as well as the tensions between open-source and closed-source corporate cultures. Learn to identify cultural failures and discover potential solutions for breaking down barriers between these disparate worlds. Gain insights into the importance of hacker contributions, the challenges of measurement in open-source environments, and the legal complexities surrounding hacking tools. Reflect on the significance of hackers in both historical and future contexts, and consider actionable steps for bridging cultural divides in the tech industry.
Syllabus
Surreal Paradigms: Culture Crash
About Me
Cultural Crashes
Culture Crash 1 – Media vs. Hacker Culture
Detecting Failure
Media vs. Hacker Culture Resolution
Contribution vs. Measurement
Open Source
Cultural Crash 2 Corporate Culture - Closed Source
Hacking Tools vs. Legality
More Solutions
We need to break down barriers
What do they have in common?
Why is this important?
Hackers are the past and the future
What actions will we take?
Dave Schaefer