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RubyConf 2016 - The Neuroscience and Psychology of Open Source Communities by Elizabeth Barron ***Contains explicit language*** Because people are complex, diverse creatures, ensuring that your open source community is healthy, vibrant, and welcoming can be challenging. The good news is, science can help you understand human thoughts and behaviors, and the complexities of interacting in a collaborative way online. We'll discuss cognitive biases, the SCARF collaboration model, the online community life cycle, and how these things interact. You'll come away from this talk with a deeper understanding of yourself, your fellow humans, & the knowledge to improve personal interactions and the open source communities you belong to.
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In her talk titled "The Neuroscience and Psychology of Open Source Communities" at RubyConf 2016, Elizabeth Barron explores the intricate dynamics of human behavior within open source environments. She emphasizes how understanding cognitive biases and collaborative models can enhance community interaction and engagement. **Key Points Discussed:** - **Open Source Definition:** Barron defines open source as individuals working together in groups online, highlighting the importance of collaboration. - **Human Irrationality:** She references the numerous irrational ways humans behave, focusing on specific cognitive biases rather than delving into all 107 biases available in studies. - **Negativity Bias:** People tend to give more weight to negative experiences than positive ones. This bias stems from survival instincts and influences how feedback is perceived in communities. - **Dunning-Kruger Effect and Imposter Syndrome:** These concepts illustrate challenges in self-assessment of skills. Barron emphasizes the need for better self-awareness in recognizing one's capabilities. - **Confirmation Bias and Illusion of Transparency:** Individuals often seek information that aligns with their pre-existing beliefs and overestimate how well others understand them, leading to misunderstandings. - **Cultural Phenomena:** Barron discusses the impact of rejection sensitivity, tribalism, and ingroup favoritism, stressing the need for inclusivity to combat unhealthy competition in open source projects. - **SCARF Model:** This framework (Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness) is introduced to understand motivators within group dynamics. Each element significantly affects individual contributions and community cohesiveness. - **Community Dynamics:** The importance of feeling understood and the psychological need for belonging are highlighted as paramount for effective collaboration in diverse teams. **Conclusions and Takeaways:** Barron encourages attendees to extend grace and understanding to themselves and others amid the complexities of social interaction. Recognizing these cognitive patterns can foster empathy and improve personal interactions within open source communities. Resources, including research papers mentioned in the talk, will be made available for further exploration. Overall, the talk combines insights from psychology and neuroscience to provide valuable strategies for nurturing healthy and vibrant open source communities.
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