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Ken's Nearest Neighbors
Speaking with the Creator of Pandas on the Future of Open Source (Wes McKinney) - KNN Ep. 184
Mar 22, 2024
The podcast discusses the origin and evolution of the pandas library, Wes McKinney's transition to a new role at Posit, and his insights on the future of open source. Topics include balancing progress with tradition, community-driven open-source projects, and the evolution of open source in technology.
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- Venture capital influence raises transparency concerns in tech community.
- Community-driven open source development ensures sustainability and inclusivity.
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Challenges in Open Source Accessibility and Impact of Venture Capital
Venture capital influence in the tech community is raising concerns about potential corruption and lack of transparency. The threat of private cabals working on projects creates barriers to participation and understanding. Access to compute power and specific data is identified as a key limitation hindering open source innovation and development.
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