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Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? | JS Conf 2019

Jun 10, 202112 min
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Summary

Chidema addresses the pervasive issue of disconnect and friction within the tech community, highlighted by real-world examples like online bullying, dismissive feedback on platforms, and biases against different roles or frameworks. She argues that these problems stem from a lack of effective communication and proposes empathy as a proven solution. By encouraging listeners to consider others' perspectives and actively speak up against negativity, the talk outlines a path towards building a more welcoming and collaborative tech ecosystem.

Episode description

Original post, video and transcript on the official JS Conf 2019 website.

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