The Impact of Open Source Software on Societal Change with Paloma Oliveira

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Open-source software is more than just code—it's a powerful tool for societal change.
In this episode, Paloma Oliveira, Growth Engineer at Sauce Labs, shares inspiring stories of how open-source methodologies transform communities, address social issues, and foster global collaboration. From organizing impactful conferences at the UN to driving initiatives in Berlin and Baltimore, Paloma illustrates the profound impact of open source beyond the tech world. Her involvement in initiatives like the Ospo's for Good symposium, which aims to use collaborative efforts to address societal challenges on a global scale, is just one example.
Tune in to explore the intersection of technology and social good, and learn how you can be part of this revolutionary movement.

Join us as we discuss:
03:58 Open source for social good
14:40 How technology impacts society and human rights
21:14 Addressing social challenges with open source25:53 The role of companies in supporting open source

Resources from this episode:PyLadies: https://pyladies.com/
OSPOs for Good 2024: https://www.un.org/techenvoy/content/ospos-good-2024
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