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The Hacker in All of Us
Hacking isn’t just an action, it’s a mindset. In this presentation, Joe shares what hacking means to him and how we can all incorporate the hacker ethos into our daily lives. [ continue ]
Troublemakers and Superpowers
Inspired by Keely Grand’s Troublemakers and Superpowers book, which explores how disabilities, trauma, and adversity (“troublemakers”) can shape identity in positive ways (“superpowers”), Joe reflects on his own troublemakers, the evolution of his superpowers, and the importance of finding communities that accept others as they are. [ continue ]
The Upside of Falling Down: Embracing Failure to be a Better Hacker (and Human)
Everyone fails, we just might not want to admit it. While we mostly hear about the positive outcomes of projects or exploits, the behind-the-scenes struggles are equally as important. As hackers, failure is necessary in order to push boundaries and level up our skills, trying and trying again even though it can be frustrating or painful at the time. [ continue ]
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s Joe Grand
For many of us, hacking stemmed from a desire to have skills and access that others didn’t have, to explore where we shouldn’t belong, and to escape from social awkwardness. Punk and the genres that followed developed from the angst of youth and discontent with the status quo. [ continue ]
…And Hardware for All
The democratization of hardware through the open source and do-it-yourself movements has led to a world where the creation of electronic projects is accessible to people of all skill levels. With dedication and a willingness to learn, explore, experiment, fail, and succeed, one can build just about anything that comes to mind. [ continue ]