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Life's demands are such that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day, trapped inside your own private world, expecting today to repeat endlessly and the future to remain a distant, untroubling land. The future is coming, however, whether you are ready or not, and when it does everything will change. This talk is a history lesson that covers 3,000 years of technology. It uses the past to lend perspective to the present and give guidance for the future. It reminds us where we come from and suggests how technology can help us to choose where we’ll go next. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/FqJa/
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In her talk titled "Madam Sandi Tells Your Future" at RubyConf 2014, Sandi Metz explores the profound impact of technology over a span of 3,000 years and how it shapes our present and future. The presentation merges historical context with future implications, aiming to guide the audience in making conscious choices as they navigate an evolving technological landscape. **Key Points Discussed:** - **Community and Gratitude:** Metz begins by emphasizing the importance of the RubyConf community and expresses gratitude towards the organizers and sponsors who made the event possible, fostering a sense of togetherness that enhances culture. - **Historical Progression of Technology:** - **Scrolls and the Codex:** The journey starts with ancient scrolls, which were the dominant form of recording information until the introduction of the codex by the Romans. - **Books and Scriptoriums:** Monks in the Middle Ages played a key role in book production, often struggling through the labor-intensive copying process in scriptoriums, which were the precursors to modern workplaces. - **The Printing Press:** The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg marks a pivotal moment in history, democratizing access to information and significantly impacting literacy rates. - **Advancements in Typesetting:** Innovations like the Linotype machine in the 19th century transformed the newspaper industry, heralding a new era of content production and distribution. - **Inevitability of Change:** Metz poignantly asserts that change is ubiquitous, encompassing technology and individual existence. She reminds the audience that aging, loss, and industry evolution are inevitable phenomena. - **Embracing Change:** Rather than resisting change, individuals are encouraged to actively engage in shaping their future through innovation and community involvement, noting that technology should enhance our lives without diminishing our core human values. - **Legacy and Impact:** The talk concludes with a challenge for each attendee to recognize their power to influence others positively, encouraging them to cultivate empathy, foster community ties, and contribute to meaningful change in their surroundings. **Conclusion:** Sandi Metz's presentation serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the past, present, and future. She urges us to embrace societal changes and technological advancements, empowering us to leave a lasting legacy that benefits not only ourselves but those around us. The talk stresses that our contributions matter, urging the audience to commit to creating a positive impact in their lives and communities.
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