Piers Cawley (Thermeon) Interview - OSCON 2014
summary
Compares code to traditional songs and argues programming languages are for humans to communicate design, cites Larry Wall and a study that says 18% coding versus 78% understanding people, describes using therapy to manage recurring depression and reports lost 80 pounds, and recounts singing Sacred Harp as a diagnostic for mood. Frames craft as passed‑down technique, uses performance at OSCON to test openness about mental health, and says being transparent actually triggers practical support and better coping rather than harm.
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chapters (6)
- 0:00The craft of singing
- 2:15Parallels in open source
- 4:40The human side of coding
- 6:12Navigating depression
- 9:51Vulnerability as strength
- 14:03Future plans
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