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Episode 169: Dawn Wages of PSF on organizing communities, ethical licenses, and more

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Addressing the Challenges of Open Source and Capitalism

Open source is beneficial for beginners in coding as it provides experience, but it requires a large upfront investment of time and effort with no guaranteed payoff. It can also negatively impact the mental and general health of contributors, particularly those from marginalized communities. Being a good contributor is challenging, especially if there are strict expectations. The conflict arises when promoting ethical source while also trying to involve a large number of students. These challenges highlight the complexity of open source and capitalism.

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