Mostly Technical 93: Laracon US Recap
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Aug 6, 2025 The hosts share amusing anecdotes from their time at Laracon US, including playful moments at a packed after-party. They delve into the challenges and triumphs of presenting without slides, creating a more interactive experience for attendees. Highlights include a captivating presentation that stole the show and the thrill of bridging different professional worlds. The chaos and camaraderie during technical challenges provide a glimpse into the fun dynamic of live events. They'll also touch on their travel aspirations and memorable connections made along the way.
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Reward Sponsors in Parties
- Sponsoring the party should come with perks like badges or special mentions to recognize supporters.
- Organizers should keep the successful waitlist party tradition alive for community engagement.
Satisficing Vs. Maximizing Tension
- There's tension between being a satisficer and a maximizer, with many aspirational claims not matching reality.
- Winning both related polls showed this incongruence in people's decision-making attitudes.
Boost Conference Game Engagement
- Improve interactive games at conferences by clarifying voting options and increasing participant engagement.
- Larger visibility and clearer instructions encourage more votes and better audience involvement.