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RailsConf 2019 - Keynote: How we make good by Brady Kriss _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cloud 66 - Pain Free Rails Deployments Cloud 66 for Rails acts like your in-house DevOps team to build, deploy and maintain your Rails applications on any cloud or server. Get $100 Cloud 66 Free Credits with the code: RailsConf-19 ($100 Cloud 66 Free Credits, for the new user only, valid till 31st December 2019) Link to the website: https://cloud66.com/rails?utm_source=-&utm_medium=-&utm_campaign=RailsConf19 Link to sign up: https://app.cloud66.com/users/sign_in?utm_source=-&utm_medium=-&utm_campaign=RailsConf19 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ #railsconf #confreaks
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In the keynote titled "How We Make Good," delivered by Brady Kriss at RailsConf 2019, the discussion revolves around the challenges of living in a difficult world dominated by negative news and the importance of finding ways to contribute positively. Kriss emphasizes how technology and social media have given a platform to marginalized voices and movements, bringing attention to issues such as institutional racism and police brutality. The speaker shares several key points: - **Acknowledgment of Injustice**: It's crucial to bear witness to the injustices present in the world, even when it’s uncomfortable. Kriss insists that denial of these realities is not acceptable. - **Actions Matter**: While the problems appear vast, every small action contributes to a larger impact. Getting involved—even in small ways—can foster change. - **Community Engagement**: The power of collective action is highlighted, illustrating that many individuals working together can achieve significant outcomes, compared to one person acting alone. - **Examples of Engagement**: Kriss uses the organization Ragtag as a case study, showcasing how technology can aid activism. For instance, they assisted Spread the Vote in its mission to help people acquire IDs required for voting. - **Voting and Advocacy**: He stresses the moral imperative to vote and make your voice heard on critical issues, reinforcing the notion that individual drops in a bucket lead to monumental shifts when combined. - **Personal Reflection**: Kriss shares a personal incident where he experienced a near-death situation, underscoring the importance of kindness and the often overlooked contributions of individuals in collective efforts. This experience serves as a reminder of the impact even small gestures can have in supporting others. The main takeaway from Kriss's keynote is that despite what may seem like overwhelming negativity in the world, individuals have the power to effect change through small actions, with an emphasis on community, acknowledgment of truth, and never underestimating the power of collective effort.
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