Hammer Smashed Argument (with Coraline Ada Ehmke)

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In this episode, Jared speaks with Coraline Ada Ehmke, a veteran software developer and creator of the Contributor Covenant and Hippocratic License, about the ethics of open-source software. Coraline discusses common justifications developers use to avoid accountability for the potential harm their software may cause, such as the "freedom zero" argument advocating for unrestricted use of software and the belief that access to the source code ensures ethical behavior. She critiques these views, emphasizing that developers must consider the societal impact of their work and set clear ethical boundaries. Coraline encourages the use of a "negative roadmap" to define what developers refuse to build, urging them to think critically about the harm their technology may enable. The episode concludes with Coraline promoting her work with the Organization for Ethical Source and her upcoming book, which explores responsible tech practices.

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