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I use Org Mode for that, + +00:01:03.300 --> 00:01:05.979 +write essays, make presentations like this one. + +00:01:05.980 --> 00:01:08.419 +I also write in various programming languages + +00:01:08.420 --> 00:01:10.219 +including Java, C, Python, + +00:01:10.220 --> 00:01:13.139 +locally and also remotely for projects, classes, + +00:01:13.140 --> 00:01:14.699 +other responsibilities. + +00:01:14.700 --> 00:01:17.579 +I really started with Emacs during the pandemic. + +00:01:17.580 --> 00:01:20.059 +I had tried Emacs before, but at the time + +00:01:20.060 --> 00:01:22.379 +all I knew it for was `M-x tetris`. + +00:01:22.380 --> 00:01:25.459 +But then its power and its configurability even then + +00:01:25.460 --> 00:01:27.059 +especially spoke to me. + +00:01:27.060 --> 00:01:28.899 +So from those little humble beginnings, + +00:01:28.900 --> 00:01:31.459 +trying different preconfigured distros, + +00:01:31.460 --> 00:01:33.059 +I slowly made my way to building + +00:01:33.060 --> 00:01:36.339 +my own 2000+ line configuration, + +00:01:36.340 --> 00:01:39.219 +which actually surprisingly has about 70 stars, + +00:01:39.220 --> 00:01:40.539 +a few watchers, a few forks on GitHub. + +00:01:40.540 --> 00:01:42.379 +Pretty straightforward. + +NOTE Self-exploration vs learning from others + +00:01:42.380 --> 00:01:46.419 +But what exactly was that learning process like? + +00:01:46.420 --> 00:01:49.459 +Now, Emacs was such a beast to me at first. + +00:01:49.460 --> 00:01:51.059 +I was familiar with Python, + +00:01:51.060 --> 00:01:52.579 +with C, Java, languages like that. + +00:01:52.580 --> 00:01:55.339 +I was no stranger to the shell configuration, + +00:01:55.340 --> 00:01:56.579 +anything like that. + +00:01:56.580 --> 00:02:01.179 +But the absolute infinity of possibility with Emacs + +00:02:01.180 --> 00:02:02.739 +was a bit overwhelming. + +00:02:02.740 --> 00:02:04.739 +I find a sentiment in the community + +00:02:04.740 --> 00:02:06.939 +that exploring on one's own + +00:02:06.940 --> 00:02:11.019 +was greater than exploring and learning from others. + +00:02:11.020 --> 00:02:14.459 +And now I see why people say that and it's true in a sense, + +00:02:14.460 --> 00:02:17.219 +but it might not be fully understood. + +00:02:17.220 --> 00:02:21.179 +At a certain point, we need to all create our own paths. + +00:02:21.180 --> 00:02:24.159 +And I think that's just one of the ways Emacs is built. + +00:02:24.160 --> 00:02:27.739 +The minute possibilities of configurability are so vast, + +00:02:27.740 --> 00:02:29.899 +it's like a fingerprint or a snowflake -- + +00:02:29.900 --> 00:02:32.179 +there are so many options to create + +00:02:32.180 --> 00:02:35.419 +a totally unique Emacs experience. + +00:02:35.420 --> 00:02:37.779 +Of course that can't be found from somebody else -- + +00:02:37.780 --> 00:02:38.699 +It has to come from you. + +00:02:38.700 --> 00:02:42.339 +Still, building a strong foundation + +00:02:42.340 --> 00:02:45.539 +is much, much better when we have others. + +00:02:45.540 --> 00:02:48.579 +Expanding on that foundation is, too, actually. + +00:02:48.580 --> 00:02:50.299 +My own process started + +00:02:50.300 --> 00:02:53.219 +with a lot of Googling, blog posts, YouTube, and Reddit. + +NOTE Learning process + +00:02:53.220 --> 00:02:55.419 +I actually found Emacs on YouTube. + +00:02:55.420 --> 00:02:58.139 +Seeing how other people used it + +00:02:58.140 --> 00:03:01.419 +was what really convinced me to try it for myself. + +00:03:01.420 --> 00:03:03.739 +At a certain point when my confidence grew, + +00:03:03.740 --> 00:03:07.059 +my trial and error became less error and more success. + +00:03:07.060 --> 00:03:09.979 +I was also able to take what I saw other people do, + +00:03:09.980 --> 00:03:13.859 +learn from it, and expand, making it my own. + +00:03:13.860 --> 00:03:17.019 +And through that time, I learned Emacs. + +NOTE Emacs learning (not just learning Emacs) + +00:03:17.020 --> 00:03:21.019 +But I also participated in Emacs learning. + +00:03:21.020 --> 00:03:22.579 +What's the difference? + +00:03:22.580 --> 00:03:24.219 +We often discuss the former, + +00:03:24.220 --> 00:03:27.579 +grappling with key binds, commands. + +00:03:27.580 --> 00:03:31.619 +But Emacs learning goes beyond these technicalities. + +00:03:31.620 --> 00:03:35.859 +It's a mindset. It thrives on collaboration. + +00:03:35.860 --> 00:03:37.579 +It's not a solo endeavor; + +00:03:37.580 --> 00:03:41.139 +it flourishes best when we do it together. + +00:03:41.140 --> 00:03:44.099 +This involves collaborating together, + +00:03:44.100 --> 00:03:46.179 +creating a collaborative mindset, + +00:03:46.180 --> 00:03:47.979 +sharing effective strategies, + +00:03:47.980 --> 00:03:49.075 +lifting each other + +00:03:49.076 --> 00:03:51.639 +through our collective pool of knowledge. + +00:03:51.640 --> 00:03:55.299 +Together, we contribute to the growth of each member + +00:03:55.300 --> 00:03:56.979 +within our vibrant community. + +00:03:56.980 --> 00:04:00.259 +Emacs learning is much, much harder to do alone. + +00:04:00.260 --> 00:04:03.299 +And I wanted to help with that. + +NOTE My YouTube journey + +00:04:03.300 --> 00:04:05.739 +So this brings me to the second part of my talk, + +00:04:05.740 --> 00:04:08.659 +my Emacs journey, how I got started + +00:04:08.660 --> 00:04:11.459 +and where I am today with my YouTube channel, + +00:04:11.460 --> 00:04:14.819 +my Straightforward Emacs series with nearly 200,000 views. + +NOTE Why not just read the manual? + +00:04:14.820 --> 00:04:18.219 +The Emacs Manual is often pushed + +00:04:18.220 --> 00:04:20.379 +as the best way to learn Emacs. + +00:04:20.380 --> 00:04:21.859 +It's an all-encompassing tome. + +00:04:21.860 --> 00:04:23.979 +And as amazing as I think it is, + +00:04:23.980 --> 00:04:25.179 +I don't think it's reasonable + +00:04:25.180 --> 00:04:27.579 +to push the Emacs manual so hard, + +00:04:27.580 --> 00:04:29.059 +which is something I felt at first. + +00:04:29.060 --> 00:04:31.599 +It can be really daunting. It's dense. + +00:04:31.600 --> 00:04:32.779 +There's a lot there. + +00:04:32.780 --> 00:04:34.539 +It's just a bit too much for a beginner, + +00:04:34.540 --> 00:04:37.419 +or even someone with a little bit of experience. + +00:04:37.420 --> 00:04:40.259 +These qualities, I feel, + +00:04:40.260 --> 00:04:43.179 +apply to many of the Emacs resources we can find out there. + +00:04:43.180 --> 00:04:45.179 +The best word for them is heavy. + +00:04:45.180 --> 00:04:48.099 +They look, they feel, they come across as heavy + +00:04:48.100 --> 00:04:50.739 +regardless of what they may actually be. + +00:04:50.740 --> 00:04:53.379 +It's not even that people are too lazy, + +00:04:53.380 --> 00:04:56.519 +or not capable enough (because that's never true). + +00:04:56.520 --> 00:05:00.539 +It's just a mental block that takes some getting over, + +00:05:00.540 --> 00:05:03.159 +and that's okay -- so we need other things, too. + +00:05:03.160 --> 00:05:04.859 +For me, that was video. + +00:05:04.860 --> 00:05:07.539 +I wanted someone to tell and show me + +00:05:07.540 --> 00:05:08.939 +what I wanted to know, + +00:05:08.940 --> 00:05:11.739 +as well as things I didn't even know were possible. + +00:05:11.740 --> 00:05:15.419 +I realized this once I'd progressed a little further + +00:05:15.420 --> 00:05:18.019 +in my Emacs journey. I wanted to do my part. + +00:05:18.020 --> 00:05:20.979 +I care about Emacs. I started to really care about Emacs. + +NOTE Why video for Emacs + +00:05:20.980 --> 00:05:24.319 +So I wanted to share about Emacs. + +00:05:24.320 --> 00:05:27.339 +So at that point, I refocused my work with Emacs + +00:05:27.340 --> 00:05:30.739 +beyond just myself. I wanted to help others + +00:05:30.740 --> 00:05:32.719 +feel the excitement that I did. + +00:05:32.720 --> 00:05:35.299 +So where did I turn, and why? + +00:05:35.300 --> 00:05:37.779 +It's so trite, but they say that + +00:05:37.780 --> 00:05:40.159 +a picture is worth a thousand words. + +00:05:40.160 --> 00:05:41.859 +So how much is a video worth? + +00:05:41.860 --> 00:05:44.219 +Everyone learns differently, and that's okay. + +00:05:44.220 --> 00:05:46.139 +But it's absolutely certain to me + +00:05:46.140 --> 00:05:48.319 +that you need to see something to believe it. + +00:05:48.320 --> 00:05:50.499 +So for that, I turned to video. + +00:05:50.500 --> 00:05:54.419 +And it turns out that seeing is believing. + +NOTE Straightforward Emacs + +00:05:54.420 --> 00:05:56.899 +I made a short video showing off Emacs Org Mode. + +00:05:56.900 --> 00:05:58.959 +I didn't even have a voiceover. + +00:05:58.960 --> 00:06:01.699 +That video, less than five minutes long, + +00:06:01.700 --> 00:06:04.339 +but still incorporating some of my core principles, + +00:06:04.340 --> 00:06:06.899 +now has over 55,000 views and counting. + +00:06:06.900 --> 00:06:09.459 +So, something must have been right. + +00:06:09.460 --> 00:06:11.219 +And the positive reception to that video + +00:06:11.220 --> 00:06:12.979 +made me want to continue. + +00:06:12.980 --> 00:06:14.939 +I decided to continue with the videos + +00:06:14.940 --> 00:06:18.779 +in a series I titled "Straightforward Emacs." + +00:06:18.780 --> 00:06:20.939 +And I'm asked: who is the target audience + +00:06:20.940 --> 00:06:23.899 +for Straightforward Emacs? It's me. + +00:06:23.900 --> 00:06:27.599 +They're the videos I wish I had existed + +00:06:27.600 --> 00:06:28.659 +when I was figuring out + +00:06:28.660 --> 00:06:32.699 +Emacs' numerous and wonderful features. + +NOTE Challenges and benefits of video + +00:06:32.700 --> 00:06:36.619 +Video does, I admit, come with its own set of challenges. + +00:06:36.620 --> 00:06:40.399 +Complaints that video is less accessible, it's valid. + +00:06:40.400 --> 00:06:42.459 +They're more time consuming, it's valid too. + +00:06:42.460 --> 00:06:45.059 +It's harder to skim a video than a blog post, + +00:06:45.060 --> 00:06:47.499 +and referring back can be a little annoying. + +00:06:47.500 --> 00:06:48.419 +To try and solve this, + +00:06:48.420 --> 00:06:50.739 +I make video notes available as best I can though. + +00:06:50.740 --> 00:06:54.399 +It's not perfect. Despite these valid claims, + +00:06:54.400 --> 00:06:57.379 +I believe video offers a sense of personality + +00:06:57.380 --> 00:06:59.219 +that written content just can't. + +00:06:59.220 --> 00:07:00.779 +And that makes it well worth it. + +00:07:00.780 --> 00:07:03.259 +My first two videos in the series + +00:07:03.260 --> 00:07:06.259 +received a combined 35,000 views. + +00:07:06.260 --> 00:07:08.019 +I still get kind comments today + +00:07:08.020 --> 00:07:10.459 +from viewers thanking me, asking questions. + +00:07:10.460 --> 00:07:12.779 +So I must have done something right, + +00:07:12.780 --> 00:07:14.499 +to outweigh those cons of video, + +00:07:14.500 --> 00:07:16.299 +to outweigh those common complaints. + +NOTE Crafting tutorials that work + +00:07:16.300 --> 00:07:21.659 +What was it? I covered topics that had been done before. + +00:07:21.660 --> 00:07:24.019 +But I wanted to present them in my way. + +00:07:24.020 --> 00:07:26.659 +In the way that I knew people would appreciate, + +00:07:26.660 --> 00:07:28.299 +because it's what I would have appreciated + +00:07:28.300 --> 00:07:30.919 +when I started my Emacs journey. + +00:07:30.920 --> 00:07:34.479 +In writing, I navigated towards clarity. + +00:07:34.480 --> 00:07:38.179 +Crystal clear, step-by-step instructions. + +00:07:38.180 --> 00:07:40.699 +Fully scripted, recorded in multiple parts and + +00:07:40.700 --> 00:07:43.179 +spliced together. That allowed me + +00:07:43.180 --> 00:07:48.599 +to achieve my second goal: no wasted time, or word, + +00:07:48.600 --> 00:07:51.819 +or thought. I meticulously cut my videos + +00:07:51.820 --> 00:07:54.079 +to create smooth dialogue. + +00:07:54.080 --> 00:07:57.499 +I cut out large blocks of typing if not explained. + +00:07:57.500 --> 00:07:59.259 +Though this does vary video to video. + +00:07:59.260 --> 00:08:03.259 +Less scripted, more personal video receives less editing. + +00:08:03.260 --> 00:08:05.659 +Like this talk itself, it's not edited at all. + +00:08:05.660 --> 00:08:08.259 +And though prerecorded, I wanted to present + +00:08:08.260 --> 00:08:11.719 +my unfiltered, raw self. + +NOTE High-quality and accessible content + +00:08:11.720 --> 00:08:15.939 +Another goal of mine is high quality and accessible content. + +00:08:15.940 --> 00:08:18.579 +I speak carefully and I tune my volume, + +00:08:18.580 --> 00:08:20.679 +making it easier to listen to, + +00:08:20.680 --> 00:08:23.399 +and improving YouTube's auto-captioning. + +00:08:23.400 --> 00:08:24.899 +Something I didn't consider at first, + +00:08:24.900 --> 00:08:28.399 +but was mentioned to me in a comment, was color scheme. + +00:08:28.400 --> 00:08:29.859 +Now I try to select a scheme + +00:08:29.860 --> 00:08:33.279 +with good contrast and a readable font. + +00:08:33.280 --> 00:08:35.739 +Content-wise, I design my tutorials + +00:08:35.740 --> 00:08:38.219 +to ensure they cater to various skill levels, + +00:08:38.220 --> 00:08:40.099 +as well as learning preferences. + +00:08:40.100 --> 00:08:42.999 +My videos assume basic Emacs knowledge + +00:08:43.000 --> 00:08:44.519 +but not too much more. + +00:08:44.520 --> 00:08:47.199 +Importantly, they're configuration agnostic. + +00:08:47.200 --> 00:08:50.319 +However you feel about Emacs' 'distributions', + +00:08:50.320 --> 00:08:53.119 +Doom, Spacemacs, etc, they're out there, + +00:08:53.120 --> 00:08:57.919 +and beginners often don't distinguish. + +00:08:57.920 --> 00:09:02.039 +I admit it can be a bit frustrating to see a Reddit post + +00:09:02.040 --> 00:09:04.599 +asking a question about unexpected behavior, + +00:09:04.600 --> 00:09:06.179 +without mention of the fact that they have + +00:09:06.180 --> 00:09:09.659 +literally thousands of lines of non-standard configuration + +00:09:09.660 --> 00:09:12.219 +in the form of an Emacs distribution. + +00:09:12.220 --> 00:09:14.899 +So I do my best to mention different possible keybindings + +00:09:14.900 --> 00:09:17.919 +a viewer might be using. + +NOTE Most crucial aspect of my videos + +00:09:17.920 --> 00:09:19.939 +There was one thing, though, that turned out to be + +00:09:19.940 --> 00:09:23.299 +the most crucial part of my videos and series. + +00:09:23.300 --> 00:09:25.459 +And it's one of the reasons itself for this talk. + +00:09:25.460 --> 00:09:27.879 +You may have already picked up on it. + +00:09:27.880 --> 00:09:31.119 +It's the personal aspect. Sharing myself. + +00:09:31.120 --> 00:09:33.659 +Incorporating relatable examples, + +00:09:33.660 --> 00:09:36.579 +scenarios that resonate with my audience. + +00:09:36.580 --> 00:09:39.139 +Seeing personal use cases, examples, + +00:09:39.140 --> 00:09:41.459 +and demonstrations of real life Emacs use + +00:09:41.460 --> 00:09:44.059 +is really what began to build a community. + +00:09:44.060 --> 00:09:47.219 +Because that's the stuff that can jump out of the video + +00:09:47.220 --> 00:09:50.219 +and into the comments. + +NOTE A broadening community + +00:09:50.220 --> 00:09:53.199 +The idea for this talk started + +00:09:53.200 --> 00:09:55.239 +as a story of my YouTube journey. + +00:09:55.240 --> 00:09:57.539 +I wanted to share how I began sharing Emacs + +00:09:57.540 --> 00:10:00.959 +and why I like it. And I think I've done that. + +00:10:00.960 --> 00:10:03.719 +Thanks to the EmacsConf organizers, though, + +00:10:03.720 --> 00:10:06.199 +I started to see a larger vision. + +00:10:06.200 --> 00:10:08.259 +Each video I made took a lot of effort, + +00:10:08.260 --> 00:10:11.139 +from research and planning to script writing, + +00:10:11.140 --> 00:10:14.399 +filming and editing. But those comments made it worth it -- + +00:10:14.400 --> 00:10:16.839 +people saying that straightforward Emacs + +00:10:16.840 --> 00:10:17.619 +was just what they were looking for, + +00:10:17.620 --> 00:10:20.719 +and that they appreciated my sharing. + +00:10:20.720 --> 00:10:22.419 +That's what made me want to continue. + +00:10:22.420 --> 00:10:25.699 +And what made me want to continue even more + +00:10:25.700 --> 00:10:28.499 +was the community I was building. + +00:10:28.500 --> 00:10:30.099 +I'd start to see repeat viewers + +00:10:30.100 --> 00:10:32.639 +who'd come back for my latest upload. + +00:10:32.640 --> 00:10:34.859 +It's hard for me to find time to produce videos. + +00:10:34.860 --> 00:10:38.419 +But whether it was two weeks or four months later + +00:10:38.420 --> 00:10:40.259 +when I finally got around to uploading, + +00:10:40.260 --> 00:10:43.279 +those same commenters would be there for me. + +00:10:43.280 --> 00:10:47.459 +And I found real joy in actively engaging with my audience. + +00:10:47.460 --> 00:10:49.499 +It was amazing to see how my videos -- + +00:10:49.500 --> 00:10:51.259 +me sharing useful Emacs tips, + +00:10:51.260 --> 00:10:55.119 +sharing the way I do things -- sparked broader discussions. + +00:10:55.120 --> 00:10:56.979 +On any chat form out there, there's no doubt + +00:10:56.980 --> 00:10:59.719 +you'll find some sort of cross discourse. + +00:10:59.720 --> 00:11:02.199 +I'd see viewers replying to other commenters, + +00:11:02.200 --> 00:11:04.419 +and my videos were no exception. Seeing how + +00:11:04.420 --> 00:11:06.099 +my videos sparked conversation, + +00:11:06.100 --> 00:11:10.779 +debate and further interest was incredible. + +NOTE Sharing Emacs + +00:11:10.780 --> 00:11:13.999 +We've had two amazing days of sharing Emacs, + +00:11:14.000 --> 00:11:17.379 +putting ourselves out there, and sharing in a community. + +00:11:17.380 --> 00:11:19.059 +I want to emphasize how amazing + +00:11:19.060 --> 00:11:22.339 +a strong community with the right values is, + +00:11:22.340 --> 00:11:24.659 +and to inspire each and every one of us + +00:11:24.660 --> 00:11:27.699 +to do our part to strengthen that community. + +00:11:27.700 --> 00:11:30.259 +The point of my talk isn't to tell you + +00:11:30.260 --> 00:11:33.119 +to pick up your microphone and produce a YouTube video, + +00:11:33.120 --> 00:11:34.559 +though that wouldn't hurt. + +00:11:34.560 --> 00:11:37.779 +We're not all interested in that, and that's okay. + +00:11:37.780 --> 00:11:41.059 +First, I want everybody to pat themselves on the back + +00:11:41.060 --> 00:11:44.139 +for the mere fact that we are here together. + +00:11:44.140 --> 00:11:48.019 +Then let's turn to the potential within our community. + +NOTE Platforms + +00:11:48.020 --> 00:11:50.139 +First, though, I'll briefly note + +00:11:50.140 --> 00:11:52.339 +that everyone has their opinions about platforms, + +00:11:52.340 --> 00:11:53.459 +and I'm not here to make judgments, + +00:11:53.460 --> 00:11:56.059 +but freedom, equity, and accessibility are important, + +00:11:56.060 --> 00:11:57.921 +but reach is, too. + +NOTE Achieving unity + +00:11:57.922 --> 00:12:00.539 +Regardless of the platform, + +00:12:00.540 --> 00:12:02.699 +one thing remains certain: + +00:12:02.700 --> 00:12:05.399 +our strength lies in unity. + +00:12:05.400 --> 00:12:08.739 +Like any online community, this calls for unique ways + +00:12:08.740 --> 00:12:13.779 +to come together and share. How can we achieve this unity? + +00:12:13.780 --> 00:12:15.099 +The key is finding avenues + +00:12:15.100 --> 00:12:18.799 +where our collective knowledge and our support can flourish, + +00:12:18.800 --> 00:12:21.779 +while each person can find a place for themselves, + +00:12:21.780 --> 00:12:25.679 +creating a more connected and empowered Emacs community. + +00:12:25.680 --> 00:12:29.099 +From uplifting others with positive contributions + +00:12:29.100 --> 00:12:31.219 +to engaging on platforms like Reddit, + +00:12:31.220 --> 00:12:35.199 +both idealistic and concrete approaches are really valuable. + +00:12:35.200 --> 00:12:36.859 +We can continue lively debate + +00:12:36.860 --> 00:12:38.899 +on community forums and discussion boards, + +00:12:38.900 --> 00:12:41.619 +encouraging a positive and inclusive atmosphere + +00:12:41.620 --> 00:12:44.659 +for asking questions and seeking help. + +00:12:44.660 --> 00:12:48.259 +We can leverage social media platforms to share quick tips, + +00:12:48.260 --> 00:12:51.479 +tricks, or interesting discoveries related to Emacs. + +00:12:51.480 --> 00:12:52.579 +Those who enjoy writing + +00:12:52.580 --> 00:12:54.859 +can contribute to blogs and newsletters, + +00:12:54.860 --> 00:12:57.499 +sharing personal expertise and experiences + +00:12:57.500 --> 00:12:59.239 +with a larger audience. + +00:12:59.240 --> 00:13:02.959 +Let's also not underestimate the value of online video, + +00:13:02.960 --> 00:13:05.659 +as I've said, and learning platforms too. + +00:13:05.660 --> 00:13:07.539 +Creating and sharing tutorials + +00:13:07.540 --> 00:13:10.259 +on platforms like YouTube or educational websites + +00:13:10.260 --> 00:13:14.019 +addresses specific aspects of Emacs and benefits learners, + +00:13:14.020 --> 00:13:17.419 +while contributing a personal touch. + +00:13:17.420 --> 00:13:20.579 +Participating in or organizing Emacs-related courses + +00:13:20.580 --> 00:13:22.539 +also fosters a structured learning + +00:13:22.540 --> 00:13:24.259 +environment where there's so much room + +00:13:24.260 --> 00:13:26.079 +for mentorship and support, + +00:13:26.080 --> 00:13:29.999 +which is valuable for everyone involved. + +NOTE Every contribution is valuable + +00:13:30.000 --> 00:13:32.579 +We can also call on our open source [* free software] values + +00:13:32.580 --> 00:13:34.939 +and focus on collaborative projects, + +00:13:34.940 --> 00:13:38.239 +from coding projects where we can contribute and learn + +00:13:38.240 --> 00:13:41.019 +to building shared documentation and guides + +00:13:41.020 --> 00:13:44.339 +that compile collective knowledge on specific topics -- + +00:13:44.340 --> 00:13:46.459 +the Emacs Wiki is a great place + +00:13:46.460 --> 00:13:49.599 +to start and continue that work as well. + +00:13:49.600 --> 00:13:51.659 +Especially for those who might be less willing + +00:13:51.660 --> 00:13:53.099 +to put themselves out there, + +00:13:53.100 --> 00:13:56.199 +it's essential to recognize that every contribution, + +00:13:56.200 --> 00:13:59.519 +regardless of its scale, adds value to our community. + +00:13:59.520 --> 00:14:02.119 +Documentation contributions, however small, + +00:14:02.120 --> 00:14:04.459 +can go a long way. So do translations, + +00:14:04.460 --> 00:14:07.379 +for those who are able to increase accessibility, + +00:14:07.380 --> 00:14:09.539 +as well as testing and bug reporting. + +00:14:09.540 --> 00:14:11.379 +Reporting issues to package maintainers + +00:14:11.380 --> 00:14:14.019 +in their desired format -- speaking as one myself, + +00:14:14.020 --> 00:14:16.819 +I appreciate when users give helpful feedback. + +00:14:16.820 --> 00:14:20.479 +There are options for everybody, big and small. + +00:14:20.480 --> 00:14:22.539 +Remember, the strength of our community + +00:14:22.540 --> 00:14:25.339 +lies in its ability to share, collaborate, + +00:14:25.340 --> 00:14:29.379 +and learn together. Whether through collaborative projects, + +00:14:29.380 --> 00:14:32.899 +sharing insights on forums, or leveraging social media, + +00:14:32.900 --> 00:14:34.659 +by embracing these ideas, we can build + +00:14:34.660 --> 00:14:40.299 +a more connected and empowered Emacs community. + +NOTE Conclusion + +00:14:40.300 --> 00:14:43.759 +Now Emacs is so very personal. + +00:14:43.760 --> 00:14:44.939 +Those of us who have our own + +00:14:44.940 --> 00:14:47.679 +carefully manicured configurations understand -- + +00:14:47.680 --> 00:14:50.859 +Emacs molds to our liking and our person. + +00:14:50.860 --> 00:14:53.219 +Our configurations and use-cases + +00:14:53.220 --> 00:14:56.379 +are a reflection of our individuality. + +00:14:56.380 --> 00:14:59.319 +Nonetheless, the richness of our community + +00:14:59.320 --> 00:15:04.619 +lies in collaboration, sharing, and learning together. + +00:15:04.620 --> 00:15:06.099 +There's a lot of talk in the community + +00:15:06.100 --> 00:15:09.559 +about how to ensure Emacs' longevity. + +00:15:09.560 --> 00:15:11.139 +I agree it's important. + +00:15:11.140 --> 00:15:13.819 +We care because of passion, excitement, + +00:15:13.820 --> 00:15:16.099 +and utility. We want to share + +00:15:16.100 --> 00:15:19.259 +and we want to have others love what we love. + +00:15:19.260 --> 00:15:21.099 +We also want a stronger community + +00:15:21.100 --> 00:15:23.899 +that fosters new innovation. + +00:15:23.900 --> 00:15:26.539 +I used to buy into complaints I'd read online + +00:15:26.540 --> 00:15:29.499 +that Emacs' defaults are too unapproachable. + +00:15:29.500 --> 00:15:33.419 +The default color scheme and the font is unappealing. + +00:15:33.420 --> 00:15:35.699 +Fix that and people will flock. + +00:15:35.700 --> 00:15:37.739 +Sounds fair, I'd think. + +00:15:37.740 --> 00:15:40.639 +Turns out, it's not what we need. + +00:15:40.640 --> 00:15:42.679 +Emacs is bigger than that. + +00:15:42.680 --> 00:15:45.779 +What we need is like what we've done here this weekend. + +00:15:45.780 --> 00:15:49.659 +Like EmacsConf. It's the absolute epitome + +00:15:49.660 --> 00:15:53.899 +of sharing about and caring about Emacs. + +00:15:53.900 --> 00:15:56.859 +We are here both working to grow our community, + +00:15:56.860 --> 00:16:00.139 +and to strengthen what we already have. + +00:16:00.140 --> 00:16:02.579 +We're here because we find joy in Emacs, + +00:16:02.580 --> 00:16:05.859 +and that joy is amplified by sharing it + +00:16:05.860 --> 00:16:07.679 +with and among others. + +00:16:07.680 --> 00:16:10.219 +So let's continue this journey together, + +00:16:10.220 --> 00:16:13.459 +navigating Emacs with a spirit of collaboration, + +00:16:13.460 --> 00:16:17.259 +because in unity, we find not just strength + +00:16:17.260 --> 00:16:22.059 +but the enduring legacy of a tool that we hold very dear. + +00:16:22.060 --> 00:16:23.339 +Thank you to everybody here + +00:16:23.340 --> 00:16:26.499 +for being part of this shared adventure. + +00:16:26.500 --> 00:16:34.120 +Let's go forth and share, together. diff --git a/2023/info/sharing-after.md b/2023/info/sharing-after.md index 2ee1c76d..23a2a89c 100644 --- a/2023/info/sharing-after.md +++ b/2023/info/sharing-after.md @@ -1,6 +1,383 @@ + +# Transcript + +[[!template new="1" text="""Hello everyone, I'm Jacob Boxerman.""" start="00:00:00.000" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I'm a sophomore at Columbia University""" start="00:00:02.440" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""studying computer science.""" start="00:00:04.320" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I'm so excited to be here today""" start="00:00:06.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""right at the end of EmacsConf 2023.""" start="00:00:08.520" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""So glad to be able to share with everyone today.""" start="00:00:11.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""EmacsConf is really the epitome for me""" start="00:00:13.720" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""of sharing and of learning about Emacs.""" start="00:00:16.747" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""And in my closing keynote""" start="00:00:20.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""titled "Sharing Emacs is Caring Emacs,"""" start="00:00:21.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I want to drive that home,""" start="00:00:24.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and I want to make every day""" start="00:00:25.820" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""a day for learning and for sharing in our community.""" start="00:00:27.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I'd like to share my own journey""" start="00:00:31.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""of sharing the joy of Emacs""" start="00:00:33.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and convince you that sharing the ways we share""" start="00:00:34.980" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and how we participate in our Emacs community,""" start="00:00:38.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""those are the most important things""" start="00:00:41.180" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to both grow our community""" start="00:00:42.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and to increase our own personal joy in Emacs.""" start="00:00:44.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""My journey of sharing begins with my journey of learning.""" start="00:00:48.900" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template new="1" text="""So I'll start by spending a bit of time on that.""" start="00:00:52.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I use Emacs every day for personal organization""" start="00:00:55.300" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and to-dos -- you know, schoolwork, projects,""" start="00:00:57.780" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""exams, readings. I use Org Mode for that,""" start="00:01:00.180" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""write essays, make presentations like this one.""" start="00:01:03.300" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I also write in various programming languages""" start="00:01:05.980" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""including Java, C, Python,""" start="00:01:08.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""locally and also remotely for projects, classes,""" start="00:01:10.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""other responsibilities.""" start="00:01:13.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I really started with Emacs during the pandemic.""" start="00:01:14.700" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I had tried Emacs before, but at the time""" start="00:01:17.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""all I knew it for was `M-x tetris`.""" start="00:01:20.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""But then its power and its configurability even then""" start="00:01:22.380" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""especially spoke to me.""" start="00:01:25.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""So from those little humble beginnings,""" start="00:01:27.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""trying different preconfigured distros,""" start="00:01:28.900" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I slowly made my way to building""" start="00:01:31.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""my own 2000+ line configuration,""" start="00:01:33.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""which actually surprisingly has about 70 stars,""" start="00:01:36.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""a few watchers, a few forks on GitHub.""" start="00:01:39.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Pretty straightforward.""" start="00:01:40.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""But what exactly was that learning process like?""" start="00:01:42.380" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Now, Emacs was such a beast to me at first.""" start="00:01:46.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I was familiar with Python,""" start="00:01:49.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""with C, Java, languages like that.""" start="00:01:51.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I was no stranger to the shell configuration,""" start="00:01:52.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""anything like that.""" start="00:01:55.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""But the absolute infinity of possibility with Emacs""" start="00:01:56.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""was a bit overwhelming.""" start="00:02:01.180" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I find a sentiment in the community""" start="00:02:02.740" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""that exploring on one's own""" start="00:02:04.740" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""was greater than exploring and learning from others.""" start="00:02:06.940" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""And now I see why people say that and it's true in a sense,""" start="00:02:11.020" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""but it might not be fully understood.""" start="00:02:14.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""At a certain point, we need to all create our own paths.""" start="00:02:17.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""And I think that's just one of the ways Emacs is built.""" start="00:02:21.180" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""The minute possibilities of configurability are so vast,""" start="00:02:24.160" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""it's like a fingerprint or a snowflake --""" start="00:02:27.740" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""there are so many options to create""" start="00:02:29.900" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""a totally unique Emacs experience.""" start="00:02:32.180" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Of course that can't be found from somebody else --""" start="00:02:35.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""It has to come from you.""" start="00:02:37.780" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Still, building a strong foundation""" start="00:02:38.700" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""is much, much better when we have others.""" start="00:02:42.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Expanding on that foundation is, too, actually.""" start="00:02:45.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""My own process started""" start="00:02:48.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""with a lot of Googling, blog posts, YouTube, and Reddit.""" start="00:02:50.300" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I actually found Emacs on YouTube.""" start="00:02:53.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Seeing how other people used it""" start="00:02:55.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""was what really convinced me to try it for myself.""" start="00:02:58.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""At a certain point when my confidence grew,""" start="00:03:01.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""my trial and error became less error and more success.""" start="00:03:03.740" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I was also able to take what I saw other people do,""" start="00:03:07.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""learn from it, and expand, making it my own.""" start="00:03:09.980" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""And through that time, I learned Emacs.""" start="00:03:13.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""But I also participated in Emacs learning.""" start="00:03:17.020" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""What's the difference?""" start="00:03:21.020" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We often discuss the former,""" start="00:03:22.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""grappling with key binds, commands.""" start="00:03:24.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""But Emacs learning goes beyond these technicalities.""" start="00:03:27.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""It's a mindset. It thrives on collaboration.""" start="00:03:31.620" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""It's not a solo endeavor;""" start="00:03:35.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""it flourishes best when we do it together.""" start="00:03:37.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""This involves collaborating together,""" start="00:03:41.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""creating a collaborative mindset,""" start="00:03:44.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""sharing effective strategies,""" start="00:03:46.180" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""lifting each other""" start="00:03:47.980" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""through our collective pool of knowledge.""" start="00:03:49.076" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Together, we contribute to the growth of each member""" start="00:03:51.640" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""within our vibrant community.""" start="00:03:55.300" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Emacs learning is much, much harder to do alone.""" start="00:03:56.980" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""And I wanted to help with that.""" start="00:04:00.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""So this brings me to the second part of my talk,""" start="00:04:03.300" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template new="1" text="""my Emacs journey, how I got started""" start="00:04:05.740" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and where I am today with my YouTube channel,""" start="00:04:08.660" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""my Straightforward Emacs series with nearly 200,000 views.""" start="00:04:11.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""The Emacs Manual is often pushed""" start="00:04:14.820" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""as the best way to learn Emacs.""" start="00:04:18.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""It's an all-encompassing tome.""" start="00:04:20.380" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""And as amazing as I think it is,""" start="00:04:21.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I don't think it's reasonable""" start="00:04:23.980" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to push the Emacs manual so hard,""" start="00:04:25.180" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""which is something I felt at first.""" start="00:04:27.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""It can be really daunting. 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But those comments made it worth it --""" start="00:10:11.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""people saying that straightforward Emacs""" start="00:10:14.400" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""was just what they were looking for,""" start="00:10:16.840" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and that they appreciated my sharing.""" start="00:10:17.620" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""That's what made me want to continue.""" start="00:10:20.720" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""And what made me want to continue even more""" start="00:10:22.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""was the community I was building.""" start="00:10:25.700" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I'd start to see repeat viewers""" start="00:10:28.500" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""who'd come back for my latest upload.""" start="00:10:30.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""It's hard for me to find time to produce videos.""" start="00:10:32.640" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""But whether it was two weeks or four months later""" start="00:10:34.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""when I finally got around to uploading,""" start="00:10:38.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""those same commenters would be there for me.""" start="00:10:40.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""And I found real joy in actively engaging with my audience.""" start="00:10:43.280" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""It was amazing to see how my videos --""" start="00:10:47.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""me sharing useful Emacs tips,""" start="00:10:49.500" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""sharing the way I do things -- sparked broader discussions.""" start="00:10:51.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""On any chat form out there, there's no doubt""" start="00:10:55.120" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""you'll find some sort of cross discourse.""" start="00:10:56.980" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I'd see viewers replying to other commenters,""" start="00:10:59.720" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and my videos were no exception. Seeing how""" start="00:11:02.200" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""my videos sparked conversation,""" start="00:11:04.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""debate and further interest was incredible.""" start="00:11:06.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We've had two amazing days of sharing Emacs,""" start="00:11:10.780" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""putting ourselves out there, and sharing in a community.""" start="00:11:14.000" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I want to emphasize how amazing""" start="00:11:17.380" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""a strong community with the right values is,""" start="00:11:19.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and to inspire each and every one of us""" start="00:11:22.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to do our part to strengthen that community.""" start="00:11:24.660" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""The point of my talk isn't to tell you""" start="00:11:27.700" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to pick up your microphone and produce a YouTube video,""" start="00:11:30.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""though that wouldn't hurt.""" start="00:11:33.120" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We're not all interested in that, and that's okay.""" start="00:11:34.560" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""First, I want everybody to pat themselves on the back""" start="00:11:37.780" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""for the mere fact that we are here together.""" start="00:11:41.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Then let's turn to the potential within our community.""" start="00:11:44.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""First, though, I'll briefly note""" start="00:11:48.020" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template new="1" text="""that everyone has their opinions about platforms,""" start="00:11:50.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and I'm not here to make judgments,""" start="00:11:52.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""but freedom, equity, and accessibility are important,""" start="00:11:53.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""but reach is, too.""" start="00:11:56.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Regardless of the platform,""" start="00:11:57.922" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""one thing remains certain:""" start="00:12:00.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""our strength lies in unity.""" start="00:12:02.700" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Like any online community, this calls for unique ways""" start="00:12:05.400" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to come together and share. How can we achieve this unity?""" start="00:12:08.740" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""The key is finding avenues""" start="00:12:13.780" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""where our collective knowledge and our support can flourish,""" start="00:12:15.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""while each person can find a place for themselves,""" start="00:12:18.800" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""creating a more connected and empowered Emacs community.""" start="00:12:21.780" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""From uplifting others with positive contributions""" start="00:12:25.680" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to engaging on platforms like Reddit,""" start="00:12:29.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""both idealistic and concrete approaches are really valuable.""" start="00:12:31.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We can continue lively debate""" start="00:12:35.200" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""on community forums and discussion boards,""" start="00:12:36.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""encouraging a positive and inclusive atmosphere""" start="00:12:38.900" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""for asking questions and seeking help.""" start="00:12:41.620" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We can leverage social media platforms to share quick tips,""" start="00:12:44.660" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""tricks, or interesting discoveries related to Emacs.""" start="00:12:48.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Those who enjoy writing""" start="00:12:51.480" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""can contribute to blogs and newsletters,""" start="00:12:52.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""sharing personal expertise and experiences""" start="00:12:54.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""with a larger audience.""" start="00:12:57.500" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Let's also not underestimate the value of online video,""" start="00:12:59.240" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""as I've said, and learning platforms too.""" start="00:13:02.960" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Creating and sharing tutorials""" start="00:13:05.660" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""on platforms like YouTube or educational websites""" start="00:13:07.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""addresses specific aspects of Emacs and benefits learners,""" start="00:13:10.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""while contributing a personal touch.""" start="00:13:14.020" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Participating in or organizing Emacs-related courses""" start="00:13:17.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""also fosters a structured learning""" start="00:13:20.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""environment where there's so much room""" start="00:13:22.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""for mentorship and support,""" start="00:13:24.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""which is valuable for everyone involved.""" start="00:13:26.080" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We can also call on our open source [* free software] values""" start="00:13:30.000" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and focus on collaborative projects,""" start="00:13:32.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""from coding projects where we can contribute and learn""" start="00:13:34.940" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to building shared documentation and guides""" start="00:13:38.240" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""that compile collective knowledge on specific topics --""" start="00:13:41.020" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""the Emacs Wiki is a great place""" start="00:13:44.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to start and continue that work as well.""" start="00:13:46.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Especially for those who might be less willing""" start="00:13:49.600" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""to put themselves out there,""" start="00:13:51.660" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""it's essential to recognize that every contribution,""" start="00:13:53.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""regardless of its scale, adds value to our community.""" start="00:13:56.200" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Documentation contributions, however small,""" start="00:13:59.520" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""can go a long way. So do translations,""" start="00:14:02.120" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""for those who are able to increase accessibility,""" start="00:14:04.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""as well as testing and bug reporting.""" start="00:14:07.380" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Reporting issues to package maintainers""" start="00:14:09.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""in their desired format -- speaking as one myself,""" start="00:14:11.380" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I appreciate when users give helpful feedback.""" start="00:14:14.020" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""There are options for everybody, big and small.""" start="00:14:16.820" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Remember, the strength of our community""" start="00:14:20.480" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""lies in its ability to share, collaborate,""" start="00:14:22.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and learn together. Whether through collaborative projects,""" start="00:14:25.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""sharing insights on forums, or leveraging social media,""" start="00:14:29.380" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""by embracing these ideas, we can build""" start="00:14:32.900" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""a more connected and empowered Emacs community.""" start="00:14:34.660" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Now Emacs is so very personal.""" start="00:14:40.300" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Those of us who have our own""" start="00:14:43.760" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""carefully manicured configurations understand --""" start="00:14:44.940" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Emacs molds to our liking and our person.""" start="00:14:47.680" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Our configurations and use-cases""" start="00:14:50.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""are a reflection of our individuality.""" start="00:14:53.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Nonetheless, the richness of our community""" start="00:14:56.380" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""lies in collaboration, sharing, and learning together.""" start="00:14:59.320" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""There's a lot of talk in the community""" start="00:15:04.620" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""about how to ensure Emacs' longevity.""" start="00:15:06.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I agree it's important.""" start="00:15:09.560" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We care because of passion, excitement,""" start="00:15:11.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and utility. We want to share""" start="00:15:13.820" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and we want to have others love what we love.""" start="00:15:16.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We also want a stronger community""" start="00:15:19.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""that fosters new innovation.""" start="00:15:21.100" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""I used to buy into complaints I'd read online""" start="00:15:23.900" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""that Emacs' defaults are too unapproachable.""" start="00:15:26.540" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""The default color scheme and the font is unappealing.""" start="00:15:29.500" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Fix that and people will flock.""" start="00:15:33.420" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Sounds fair, I'd think.""" start="00:15:35.700" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Turns out, it's not what we need.""" start="00:15:37.740" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Emacs is bigger than that.""" start="00:15:40.640" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""What we need is like what we've done here this weekend.""" start="00:15:42.680" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Like EmacsConf. It's the absolute epitome""" start="00:15:45.780" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""of sharing about and caring about Emacs.""" start="00:15:49.660" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We are here both working to grow our community,""" start="00:15:53.900" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and to strengthen what we already have.""" start="00:15:56.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""We're here because we find joy in Emacs,""" start="00:16:00.140" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""and that joy is amplified by sharing it""" start="00:16:02.580" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""with and among others.""" start="00:16:05.860" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""So let's continue this journey together,""" start="00:16:07.680" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""navigating Emacs with a spirit of collaboration,""" start="00:16:10.220" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""because in unity, we find not just strength""" start="00:16:13.460" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""but the enduring legacy of a tool that we hold very dear.""" start="00:16:17.260" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Thank you to everybody here""" start="00:16:22.060" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""for being part of this shared adventure.""" start="00:16:23.340" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] +[[!template text="""Let's go forth and share, together.""" start="00:16:26.500" video="mainVideo-sharing" id="subtitle"]] + + + +Captioner: sachac + Questions or comments? Please e-mail [jakebox0@protonmail.com](mailto:jakebox0@protonmail.com?subject=Comment%20for%20EmacsConf%202022%20sharing%3A%20Sharing%20Emacs%20is%20Caring%20Emacs%3A%20Emacs%20education%20and%20why%20I%20embraced%20video) diff --git a/2023/info/sharing-before.md b/2023/info/sharing-before.md index f2d2d192..0c6e4eb1 100644 --- a/2023/info/sharing-before.md +++ b/2023/info/sharing-before.md @@ -8,12 +8,22 @@ The following image shows where the talk is in the schedule for Sun 2023-12-03. Format: 17-min talk; Q&A: BigBlueButton conference room Etherpad: Discuss on IRC: [#emacsconf-gen](https://chat.emacsconf.org/?join=emacsconf,emacsconf-gen) -Status: Ready to stream +Status: Now playing on the conference livestream
Times in different timezones:
Sunday, Dec 3 2023, ~3:55 PM - 4:15 PM EST (US/Eastern)
which is the same as:
Sunday, Dec 3 2023, ~2:55 PM - 3:15 PM CST (US/Central)
Sunday, Dec 3 2023, ~1:55 PM - 2:15 PM MST (US/Mountain)
Sunday, Dec 3 2023, ~12:55 PM - 1:15 PM PST (US/Pacific)
Sunday, Dec 3 2023, ~8:55 PM - 9:15 PM UTC
Sunday, Dec 3 2023, ~9:55 PM - 10:15 PM CET (Europe/Paris)
Sunday, Dec 3 2023, ~10:55 PM - 11:15 PM EET (Europe/Athens)
Monday, Dec 4 2023, ~2:25 AM - 2:45 AM IST (Asia/Kolkata)
Monday, Dec 4 2023, ~4:55 AM - 5:15 AM +08 (Asia/Singapore)
Monday, Dec 4 2023, ~5:55 AM - 6:15 AM JST (Asia/Tokyo)
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Duration: 16:34 minutes
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