Actions Speak Louder than Code
summary
Argues that communities deserve the same maintenance as code and proves it with a live Slido live polls choose‑your‑own‑adventure: three real scenarios (plane, bus, workplace) with vote counts — 69% choose to stand up — and recorded outcomes. Shows tactics used: mental checklists before boarding, de‑escalation tradeoffs (woman pays $65 to move), and pragmatic accommodations (a storage‑room prayer becomes a dedicated desk corner after a manager intervenes). Offers reproducible steps: listen, measure, allocate simple resources, and amplify unseen needs via existing community channels.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction and childhood story
- 7:53Growing up post 9/11 in NYC
- 10:55Choose your own adventure setup
- 11:39Boarding your flight scenario
- 17:09Taking groceries home scenario
- 24:01Praying at work scenario
- 36:41Strategies for inclusion
- 49:25Personal journey and celebration
- 51:54Q&A and closing thoughts
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