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Talks for "ethics"
Lightning Talk

Kayla Daniels presents her 'Code Manifesto', a framework for creating a more inclusive and respectful developer community. She discusses her experiences as a female developer, shares lessons learned from writing an article about equality in tech, and proposes six core principles including non-discrimination, respecting boundaries, helping others, and handling mistakes constructively.

Whistleblowing 101

This talk by Esther Co discusses the ethics and practicalities of whistleblowing in technology, particularly focusing on responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities. She presents the '3 Ds' framework (Discovery, Debate, Disclosure) and discusses legal implications, ethical considerations, and best practices for reporting security issues. The talk includes case studies like the Ashley Madison hack and DigiNotar incident to illustrate different approaches to disclosure.

Designing with friction, it's irritatingly good

A talk about the positive uses of friction in design and user experiences. The speaker challenges the common assumption that all friction is bad, arguing that intentional friction can lead to better outcomes. Using examples from Pet Rescue's platform, where breed search is intentionally omitted, the talk demonstrates how friction can promote ethical design choices and create positive social change.