Reality 2.0

In this episode of Reality 2.0, Katherine Druckman talks with Lori Lorusso from the Rust Foundation about the critical importance of sustainable stewardship for open source infrastructure. They discuss a joint statement from the OpenSSF, the Rust Foundation, and other community organizations emphasizing the need for financial support of package managers used widely in both hobbyist and enterprise applications. The conversation touches on the complexities of open source dependency management, the influence of the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, and the interconnectedness of various open source initiatives including the Valkey project. Lori shares insights into the Rust Foundation's outreach efforts and encourages community engagement to ensure open source projects continue to thrive. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:28 Meet Lori Lorusso from the Rust Foundation 01:58 Open Source Sustainability and the Joint Statement 04:34 Challenges in Open Source Contribution 06:36 The Importance of Supporting Open Source Projects 15:38 The Cyber Resilience Act and Its Implications 21:40 Engaging with the Rust Foundation 24:36 The Value of Open Source Communities 26:33 Conclusion and Upcoming Events Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Lori Lorusso.

In this episode of Reality 2.0, Doc and Katherine return after a long hiatus to discuss a range of topics including AI and security concerns, the evolution of cloud-native technologies, and the growing complexity of AI-related projects within various Linux Foundation groups. The conversation also touches on approaches to AI and privacy, the potential for AI to assist in personal and professional tasks, and the importance of standardizing and simplifying best practices for AI deployment. The episode wraps up with insights on the innovative 'My Terms' project aimed at flipping the cookie consent model to better respect user privacy. The hosts also emphasize the importance of constructive conversations and maintaining optimism about the future of technology. 00:00 Welcome Back to Reality 2.0 00:36 Upcoming Open Source Summit 01:03 Linux Foundation and AI Initiatives 04:20 Apple's Approach to Personal AI 05:11 Challenges of AI and Data Privacy 07:16 Potential of Personal AI Models 11:10 Human Interaction with AI 26:50 Innovations in Cookie Consent 31:08 Commitment to More Frequent Episodes 33:16 Closing Remarks and Future Plans Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss the Cluetrain Manifesto on its 25th anniversary, how the world has and hasn't changed since, and about SCaLE 21x (Southern California Linux Expo) coming up March 14. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon

In this episode of 'Reality 2.0', hosts Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Ezequiel Lanza, an AI expert. The discussion centered on the potential of AI and its relationship to personal empowerment. Exploring the current state of AI, the hosts express concerns about data security and appropriately leveraging AI's capabilities for individual benefit. The conversation dives into the infiltration of AI into various sectors like fashion and art, and its capability to significantly alter the consumer experience. The hosts also emphasize the importance of cautiously handling the growing influence and application of AI, pointing out its susceptibility to misuse in fields like advertising. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:08 The AI Discussion: A Different Perspective 00:35 Introducing the Guest: Ezequiel Lanza 01:00 AI and Personal Empowerment: A Blog Post Discussion 01:30 AI: A Tool for Individual Empowerment or a Category Error? 02:35 The Desire for Personal AI: Use Cases 05:08 The Feasibility of Personal AI: A Discussion 09:22 AI and Data Privacy: A Concern 13:57 The Future of AI: Personal Devices and Local Computation 18:51 AI: An Extension of Us or a Reflection of Our Flaws? 20:51 AI and Art: An Experiment 22:59 Exploring AI's Creative Capabilities 23:20 AI's Limitations and Ethical Boundaries 23:44 AI's Interpretation of Beauty 25:04 AI's Influence on Art and Fashion 26:05 AI's Role in Content Generation 26:36 AI's Impact on Individuality and Creativity 27:59 AI's Backward-Looking Approach 28:24 AI's Integration in Everyday Life 30:28 AI's Influence on the Internet and Content Consumption 35:28 AI's Role in Advertising and User Experience 37:26 Final Thoughts on AI's Potential and Challenges Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Ezequiel Lanza.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls learn all about Project Bluefin, a new cloud native friendly Linux distribution, from its creator, Jorge Castro, and Kyle Rankin, its newest enthusiast. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guests: Jorge Castro and Kyle Rankin.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about his journey into Kubernetes and the cloud native landscape. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Kyle Rankin discuss the personal AI tools they'd like to have, what's available, and how they might come together. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Michael Stolarczyk about the complex ways in which physical goods go around the world, and behind-the-scenes strategies at play. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Michael Stolarczyk.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman chat with Joe Brockmeier about WordPress turning 25 and our increasing desires to carve out our own homes on the web. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Joe Brockmeier.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin about his new book for aspiring authors, discuss the publishing process, self-discipline, marketing, and share their expertise from their decades as authors. Notes: [00:01:04] Intro to Kyle's new book, "How To Write A Tech Book." [00:04:52] Vetting your idea and pitching to a publisher [00:09:24] On self-publishing vs. traditional publishers [00:12:27] Print on-demand [00:15:05] Market research and publishers [00:18:03] Co-authoring vs solo authoring [00:20:43] The Cluetrain Manifesto and The Intention Economy [00:24:05] Return from social media to blogging and longer-form writing [00:27:30] Marketing and promotion [00:31:19] Find us at Defcon! [00:44:13] Formatting code and technical content [00:48:14] LaTeX and layout Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Petros Koutoupis about rescuing personal archives, personal AI, and preserving our identities. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Petros Koutoupis.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to David Kirichenko about Ukraine, journalism, troll farms and disinformation in times of war. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: David Kirichenko.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk with Josh Hester about his new project exploring personal AI. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Josh Hester.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Golda Velez about the state of AI, how it relates to identity, ethics, and where this all goes from here. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Golda Velez.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about a proposal for authenticating content with cryptographic signing, and saving the internet. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to prolific tech author, Kyle Rankin, about how he recently self-published his latest book, and how that differs from his many experiences with traditional publishers. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss an open letter to pause AI development. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin and Shawn Powers about Shawn's head's appearance at the recent SCaLE conference and 3D printing, all while having a little too much fun. Hit play if you always wondered about our Myers-Briggs types. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guests: Kyle Rankin and Shawn Powers.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls hear Dave Huseby's new ideas about identity verification and data authenticity in commerce. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Dave Huseby.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Ezequiel Lanza about AI-based search. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Ezequiel Lanza.

Katherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Petros Koutoupis talk to Don Marti about Permission Slip, the new data privacy app from Consumer Reports. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guests: Don Marti and Petros Koutoupis.

Katherine Druckman talks to Shawn Powers about teaching tech skills with online video and building communities. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Shawn Powers.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Dan Miller of Opus Research about the future of Speech and AI. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Dan Miller.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk about Facebook's recent Irish problems, Google's Performance Max ad product, and digress into discussing the Houston food scene as we welcome back Reality 2.0 for 2023. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Ezequiel Lanza and Tony Mongkolsmai about ChatGPT, generative AI, and open source software. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guests: Ezequiel Lanza and Tony Mongkolsmai.

Doc Searls, Katherine Druckman, and Shawn have fun with ChatGPT, rant about email disasters, and chat about Apple's new encrypted backups. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Shawn Powers.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about hardware supply chains, building the only USA-made mobile phone, trust, open standards, and much more. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Doc Searls, Katherine Druckman, Shawn Powers, and Kyle Rankin discuss the ups, downs, and how-tos of using Mastodon amid Twitter's recent instability. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guests: Kyle Rankin and Shawn Powers.

Katherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Petros Koutoupis talk digital wallets and current events. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Petros Koutoupis.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls speculate about Twitter's future and discuss the evolution of audience engagement. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon

Doc Searls, Katherine Druckman, and Shawn Powers talk communication breakdown in social media, its impact on our culture, and what technical solutions may exist. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Shawn Powers.

When Doc is away, Katherine and Shawn Powers play! (With Static HTML generators) Katherine and Shawn talk about Hugo, a static site generator, WordPress, and the content creator life. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Shawn Powers.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Shawn Powers about religion, politics, tribalism, sexism, and viral blog posts. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Shawn Powers.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk about Hachette v. Internet Archive, a lawsuit targeting the Internet Archive that aims to prevent them from lending ebooks. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss Apple's latest updates, the end of an era, neighborhoods, and more. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon

Katherine Druckman talks to Doc Searls about his Decentralized Web Camp experience. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon

Katherine Druckman talks to Shawn Powers about home automation using a combination of open source software and proprietary devices using Home Assistant. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter MastodonSpecial Guest: Shawn Powers.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Adrian Gropper, CTO of Patient Privacy Rights, about health data and human rights, delegating patient agency, and health data standards.Special Guest: Adrian Gropper.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin of Purism about the data cars collect, where it goes, and how we’re really just driving around in a smart phone that we don’t even own. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls celebrate Doc's birthday and chat about Amazon acquisitions and privacy legislation. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube Mastodon

Katherine Druckman talks to Petros Koutoupis about maintaining RapidDisk, his open source RAM disk software. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guest: Petros Koutoupis.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Zach Kaplan, CEO of Inventables, about design and fabrication with 3D carving, maker culture, and the history of Inventables. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guest: Zach Kaplan.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Gordon Jones and Erica Barnette about Thrivacy, their new digital wallet for private, verifiable credentials. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guests: Erica Barnette and Gordon Jones.

Tune in to our new episode! Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Adam Bergstein about the evolution of CMSes, the current landscape, and how they fit in with today’s siloed web. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guest: Adam Bergstein.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Paul Bailey of Cognitive Space about open source code, aerospace engineering, managing satellites, and the space shuttle! Listen to the end for your next weekend project. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guest: Paul Bailey .

Tune in to our new episode! Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin of Purism about how to advertise without being creepy. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guest: Kyle Rankin.

Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Dave Huseby of Cryptid.tech about pseudonymous authentication and verifiable data. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guest: Dave Huseby.

Katherine Druckman and Kyle Rankin talk to Dave Huseby about his new approach to pseudonymous user authentication. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guests: Dave Huseby and Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin and Holmes Wilson about Quiet, a Tor-based peer-to-peer messaging project. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guests: Holmes Wilson and Kyle Rankin.

Katherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Shawn Powers have far too much fun continuing the conversation about Mastodon and the fediverse, with a dose of photography. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter YouTube MastodonSpecial Guest: Shawn Powers.