
TechStuff How Not to Achieve Diversity: Inventing Fake Female Keynote Speakers
Nov 29, 2023
This podcast explores the harmful effects of optics in the tech industry and shares the story of a canceled conference due to a misguided attempt at diversity. It discusses the difference between open source and closed proprietary development and the importance of promoting diversity in tech. The podcast also delves into the illusion of diversity, the accusation of fake female keynote speakers, and the significance of having diverse speakers in conferences.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Open Source, Diversity, and the Harmful Effects of Optics
01:50 • 4min
Exploring Open Source Versus Closed Proprietary Development
05:51 • 2min
Promoting Diversity in the Tech Industry
08:19 • 10min
The Illusion of Diversity and Representation
18:09 • 7min
Investigation and Cancellation
25:17 • 7min
Accusation of Fake Female Keynote Speakers
32:40 • 8min
The Importance of Diversity and Handling it Right
40:11 • 5min
