Explore the design philosophy of Elm through a comparative analysis with architecture and software development in this 25-minute conference talk from React Amsterdam 2018. Delve into the similarities between car and bike culture and JavaScript versus Elm, examining how changes in the world have influenced programming paradigms. Discover the advantages of Elm over JavaScript and gain insights into getting started with this functional programming language. Learn why Elm's approach to software development makes programming more accessible and user-friendly. Conclude with a Q&A session to address audience inquiries about Elm and its practical applications in modern web development.