Lightning Talk: Open Source, Our (Un)Natural Resource
summary
Argues that code functions as infrastructure and needs sustained stewardship not one-off charity, citing OSTIF audits of LF Energy projects and a U.S. Forest Service example to map funding and governance parallels. Claims open source is human-made, non‑self‑replicating, and often entwined—one project can have thousands of dependencies—so maintenance requires predictable institutional money and policy, plus everyday individual contributions. Proposes treating open source as ecosystem with governance, funding lines, and measurable maintainer support.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction to resources
- 1:51Defining open source
- 3:16Comparing interconnectivity
- 5:25Key differences between resources
- 6:30Individual contributions
- 7:32Systemic support and governance
- 9:19Global warming impact
- 10:42Individual vs institutional responsibility
- 11:44Advocating for both resources
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