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Up Next: Louisa Barrett - Ruby not red: color theory for the rest of us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgO1EIFDgPU

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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  ###

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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The talk "The Broken Promise of Open Source" by Coraline Ada Ehmke delivered at EuRuKo 2018 addresses the shortcomings of the open-source movement, particularly regarding its failure to fulfill its idealistic vision of inclusivity and collaboration. Ehmke, a prominent advocate for diversity in technology and creator of the Contributor Covenant, shares her personal experiences and critiques the culture within open source that has led to the marginalization of diverse voices.

Key points discussed include:
- **Historical Context**: The evolution of software development, detailing how the open-source movement originated as a response to proprietary software and how early computing was once a field dominated by women before the demographics shifted dramatically in the mid-80s.
- **Failure of Key Principles**: The principles of open source, such as the free exchange of ideas and shared ownership, are often undermined by groupthink and power imbalances that ignore the need for diversity. Ehmke argues that the demographic homogeneity among contributors stifles innovation and creates barriers for marginalized individuals.
- **Meritocracy myth**: Ehmke critiques the notion of meritocracy in the tech community, explaining that it often serves to perpetuate biases and inequities rather than offering genuine equal opportunity. She explains how these biases lead to the exclusion of those who do not fit the traditional image of a programmer.
- **Personal Experience**: Ehmke recounts her experiences with harassment and doubt regarding her technical abilities due to her identity as a transgender woman, highlighting the systemic issues faced by those advocating for change in the open-source landscape.
- **Community Building**: The talk emphasizes the importance of community and soft skills, stressing that caring for relationships within the community is as vital as technical contributions. Ehmke proposes that recognizing the contributions of those involved in fostering inclusivity is crucial for a truly equitable environment.

In conclusion, Ehmke calls for a reevaluation of values within the open-source community, urging a shift towards mutual respect and understanding. She invites listeners to envision a post-meritocratic world where inclusivity is prioritized, and invites them to read her "post-meritocracy manifesto" which outlines ways to improve the inclusivity and accessibility of open-source contributions. This talk serves as a powerful call to action for the tech community to dismantle existing barriers and foster a more equitable environment.

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