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FOSDEM PWA

We d-build it, but they didn't come

AW1.126 | Day 2 | 16:45 - 17:00 | Speakers: Bogomil Shopov - Бого

We d-build it, but they didn't come
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Abstract

I had a few talks at conferences, entitled "Disobay: FOSS tools to fight back," where I explained what tools exist for us to protect our communication and why we should use them. I covered several decentralized tools and protocols, and then I asked, "Are there any questions?" One person asked, "How do I convince my friends to move to those tools"? And the audience nodded in agreement.

Then I took this topic seriously. With this talk, I aim to cover the subject of their adoption - we all build great tools, but what approaches can we use to encourage people to join the right side? The majority of the cases I would showcase are from real people on my fediverse, Hacker News, and other networks I'm a part of.

Speakers

Bogomil Shopov - Бого

Human. Artist. Hacker.

I’ve spent 20+ years in technology and 50+ in being human. I care deeply about free and open-source software, cybersecurity, ethical design, privacy, and tech that serves people. Through heavy metal and technology, I inspire others to become better humans, and remind creators to build tech that’s kind to us.

  • I fosstribute to Firefox, Thunderbird and OpenStreetMap.
  • I do not represent any company!
  • Bulgarian living in Prague.
  • I run a Creative Commons-licensed theater show that encourages people to change the world.

Fediverse: @bogo@hapyyr.com

N.B " Бого" Is in Bulgarian, and it's read as Bogo.

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