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### \o/ EuRuKo 2018 \o/ ###
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###   Day 1  ###

Yukihiro Matsumoto - Keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cs0s5lZAUwc
Chris Salzberg - Metaprogramming for generalists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fIlcnrJHxs
Joannah Nanjekye - Ruby in containers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPNkOPvjecs
Damir Zekić - Tool belt of a seasoned bug hunter 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObB0dzX_rBs
Igor Morozov - Ducks and monads: wonders of Ruby types https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-H9nK8hqfE
Brad Urani - Rails anti-patterns: how not to design your database https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo3iRBPzscU
Coraline Ada Ehmke - The broken promise of Open Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ByUPh_uPqQ
Louisa Barrett - Ruby not red: color theory for the rest of us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgO1EIFDgPU

###  Day 2  ###

Welcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlOA0aGxud0
Nadia Odunayo - The case of the missing method — a Ruby mystery story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlOA0aGxud0
Pitch the next EuRuKo's location https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXe9OoQW8lc
Ana María Martínez Gómez - Let’s refactor some Ruby code https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUc8InwoA-E
Pan Thomakos - Debugging adventures in Rack-land https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o4krwjJbOI
Lightning talks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSeaNPjwnnA
Kerstin Puschke - Scaling a monolith isn't scaling microservices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA8gGd_Rl7E
Amr Abdelwahab - An empathy exercise: contextualising the question of privilege https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CqmGYvFwAQ
Wrap up & announcing the next EuRuKo's location https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMggsShGTzk

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In the talk titled "An empathy exercise: contextualising the question of privilege," Amr Abdelwahab explores the concept of privilege within the tech community, sharing personal insights and urging the audience to recognize its implications in their lives and work.

Abdelwahab begins by recounting his background, emphasizing that he comes from a privileged background in Egypt but has faced challenges as a person of color in Europe. His experiences highlighted the discrepancies in privilege across different contexts, prompting him to engage in deeper discussions about social issues often overlooked in tech spaces.

**Key Points Discussed:**
- **Definition of Privilege:**  Privilege is defined as a 'special right or advantage' and can vary significantly according to context. Abdelwahab encourages the audience to reflect on their own privilege by calculating their 'privilege scores' based on various real-life scenarios.
- **Intersectionality of Privilege:** He explains that privilege is not absolute but intersected. For instance, while a white person might hold certain privileges, groups like women of color may face compounded challenges.
- **Intention vs. Impact:** The talk addresses common arguments against diversity efforts, such as the idea that good intentions can negate harmful impacts. Using the analogy of an accidental injury caused by a frisbee, he stresses the need for accountability regardless of intention.
- **Microaggressions:** These subtle, everyday interactions or behaviors that undermine marginalized groups are highlighted, emphasizing their cumulative effect.
- **Historical Context of Discrimination:** He clarifies that terms like 'reverse discrimination' lack validity due to underlying power imbalances prevalent in society. 
- **Importance of Diversity in Tech:** Abdelwahab discusses how diverse teams yield better products by representing varied users' perspectives. He cites examples, such as naming conventions differing globally and implications of technology failing to recognize individuals from different backgrounds.
- **Call to Action for Inclusion:** The talk culminates with a call for diversity in hiring practices and advocating for marginalized communities in tech. He encourages attendees to utilize their privilege to uplift others.

**Conclusions:**  Abdelwahab emphasizes the importance of approaching social issues within the tech industry with the same diligence as coding principles. By advocating for an inclusive culture and understanding the responsibilities tied to privilege, the tech community can create products that truly serve diverse populations. In essence, embracing diversity not only enriches the workplace but also drives more inclusive and effective technological advancements.

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