Lessons in Ethical Development I Learned From Star Wars

as given on 4/17/18 at @railsconf

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1. LESSONS IN ETHICAL DEVELOPMENT I LEARNED FROM STAR WARS Jameson Hampton @jameybash
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10. THE DICHOTOMY OF GOOD & EVIL Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash
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12. THE DICHOTOMY OF GOOD & EVIL Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash
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17. “The war has altered everything, not only for those directly involved in the conflict, but also for many of us here on Coruscant. Count Dooku shook us awake to a harsh reality, and most of us have traded theory for practicality. Even so, unlimited funding has been wonderful for research… In due time, we’ll return to [our dream of providing renewable energy on developing worlds] and we’ll be able to accomplish much more than we ever could before.” -Reeva Demesne Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash
18. IMPLEMENTING SELF ACCOUNTABILITY 1. The moment that you’re faced with an ethical dilemma isn’t a good time to start thinking about where your line is. 2. Don’t feel obligated to make big decisions immediately! 3. Write things down! When you’re thinking about your moral code, take notes on your thoughts. Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash
19. Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash What’s your droid name??? The first 3 letters of your mother’s maiden name The last 4 numbers in your social security number + Ex: SMI-1722
20. Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash The time to realize the thing you made is horrible is not AFTER you’ve already made it.
21. “WOE IS ME” Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash The time to realize the thing you made is horrible is not AFTER you’ve already made it.
22. Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash You can’t control how other people will use your work!
23. REPURPOSED CODE Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash
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25. MALEVOLENCE VS CARELESSNESS Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash 99 careless people and 1 malicious person is materially no better than 100 malicious people
26. “YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHO THE GENERAL IS” Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash ~*~*~SABOTAGE~*~*~
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28. WHERE CAN YOU DO THE MOST GOOD? • You could quit – even though they’ll replace you • If you’re specialized enough, you might be irreplaceable! • Your efforts might be better used elsewhere! • Rebellion from the inside doesn’t have to be “Death Star” level sabotage • You might be able to convince them to change their practices • Whistleblowing is important! Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash
29. IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ‘EM, JOIN ‘EM? • When people are scared, it may feel easier and safer to succumb to pressure to do things they don’t feel comfortable with. • Especially true for marginalized people! There’s a huge pressure to be “one of the good ones.” Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash An unethical organization only cares about you as long as you’re useful to it.
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34. Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash THE LAST JEDI: GREY MORALS GET GRAYER
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36. 3 LESSONS 1. A lesson from Poe: Get as much information as you can before making a rash decision. 2. A lesson from Holdo: If you’re in a position of power, consider transparency. 3. A surprise lesson from Yoda: The greatest teacher, failure is. Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash
37. MY CONCLUSION? Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash
38. Railsconf 2018 | @jameybash Thanks for listening! jameybash.com @jameybash