Ethics In Open Source With Matt Butcher
About this episode
Matt Butcher is no stranger to the ways of ethical philosophy. With a Ph.D. in Religion and Computer Science, he enjoys philosophical conversations of ethical dilemmas. Butcher passionately debates wild theories and paradoxical situations against those not afraid to question reality in pursuit of knowledge.
In this episode of The Business of Open Source, Hear how Butcher discusses ethics in the open source world, the grey areas in being an ethical company, and the moral nature of work/life balance. Butcher also details how some of the greatest philosophical minds shaped his own view of ethics and the pursuit of "that middle road."
Highlights:
- Ethics and Computer Science vs. AI (1:30)
- Ph.D. in religion and… computer science? (3:05)
- Ethical claims in open source (4:52)
- Is it ethical to build a company like yours? (8:50)
- Interacting with people to see the value (13:45)
- Understanding balancing creativity with reality(17:52)
- What does it mean to build an ethical company(19:42)
- "Complex is such an interesting choice here" (24:43)
- Finding that middle road (28:29)
- Common unethical source practices (29:30)
- Have you changed your ethic since becoming a CEO? (31:50)
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