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That's very meaningful to hear -- thank you! Part of what we wanted to create with both "On the Metal" and especially with "Friends of Oxide" is something that
by bcantrill 4y ago
That's very meaningful to hear -- thank you!
Part of what we wanted to create with both "On the Metal" and especially with "Friends of Oxide" is something that we (Adam and I) both really appreciated as younger engineers: hanging around the (metaphorical) campfire, absorbing the wisdom of more senior engineers through their lived stories. On the one hand, we have lost a bit of that in that we (broadly) aren't in person, and as a result we don't break bread as much as we used to with the team. But on the other, social audio offers us an even better path: the campfire is not only accessible and open, but recorded -- the tales and wisdom can be absorbed beyond earshot. This was something I was uncertain about when we started, but I have now heard from so many younger engineers for whom "Oxide and Friends" has been meaningful that I can now say it with confidence: social audio is an essential vector for engineering oral tradition -- would that more teams partook!
- owenpalmer 4y agoI completely agree, absorbing the wisdom of senior engineers is invaluable. Mentorship is especially important. In fact, it was a mentor of mine that introduced me to your podcasts and conversations. I have fond memories of us listening to your talks as we worked. I love the historical, philosophical, and ethical touch you add, and the conversations you've had are a legacy that will be remembered!