Topic: Open Source

4 chapters across the catalog

98: Mixed Up
• 43:43 - 48:41

98: Mixed Up

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Win-Win Justice

The conversation shifts to Stephen Covey's *Seven Habits of Highly Effective People*, specifically the "win-win" philosophy. Adam Curry explains how the Podcasting 2.0 ecosystem uses transparent value-for-value splits to ensure everyone benefits. They contrast this with the "win-lose" nature of white supremacy and corporate exploitation of resources like lithium in the Congo, arguing that true justice is simply a "win-win" deal.

77: No Hugs Needed
• 1:33:41 - 1:40:44

77: No Hugs Needed

MoFax Social and Value for Value Model

Adam Curry and Mo Facts discuss the launch of mofax.social, a new server on the Fediverse intended to provide an algorithm-free social space for the "Facts Fam." They emphasize the value for value model, which relies on listener contributions of time, talent, and treasure rather than advertising. Mo Facts encourages listeners to offer their skills through the website's "Take Action" form.

64: We Are People 2
• 4:52:12 - 4:58:05

64: We Are People 2

Podcasting 2.0 and the Humanization of Technology

Adam Curry and Mo Facts conclude the episode by advocating for Podcasting 2.0 and open-source tools as a way to escape the corporate "Matrix." They emphasize the need for "humanity" in technology and encourage listeners to support the show through the "value for value" model. The hosts reflect on the challenging nature of the episode's topics and look forward to future discussions that bypass mainstream narratives.

47: Killer Wasp
• 35:44 - 38:26

47: Killer Wasp

CRISPR Technology and Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

CRISPR technology is identified as a significant global threat due to its ability to modify DNA with relatively accessible tools. The segment notes that bioengineering can now be performed on home computers using open-source code. Recent releases of hundreds of thousands of genetically modified mosquitoes are cited as a troubling application of this gene-editing technology.