I don’t know when I’ll have time to watch this, but if someone who does were to post a synopsis or link a transcript, it would be welcome.
The description has a short summary:
🌐 FOSS4GNA 2023 closing keynote by Paul Ramsey explores the economic paradox of open source software.
💰 Paul reflects on the value of his keynote, given freely in exchange for nothing, and questions its economic worth.
💼 Consulting emerges as a key means for open source developers to monetize their expertise.
📉 Tension arises from the clash between open source’s non-monetary promise and economic necessities.
🔄 The perpetual growth and development of open source challenge traditional economic principles.
🤝 Open source lacks a clear economic model, involving society, relationships, and non-monetary obligations.
🚀 Despite the challenges, open source software continues to evolve and outcompete alternatives.Not sure where I’d find a transcript, sorry about that!
Saw this talk at FOSS4G, thought it would be appreciated here! It was a fun closing keynote with a touching personal note at ~42 minutes
