The Moth Presents - True Stories
Captivating live storytelling event featuring personal narratives from three Web Summit speakers, offering unique insights and experiences beyond their professional roles.
Pyambic Pentameter - Generating Rhyming and Metered Poems
Explore generating rhyming and metered poems using Python, combining Markov chains and NLTK for creative text generation with style and structure.
Nonsense Verse with Python and Machine Learning
Explore phonetic analysis and word generation using Python and machine learning. Learn to create nonsense verse and analyze word sounds with the Pincelate library.
Writing Books Using Python & Open Source Software
Discover how to leverage Python and open-source tools for efficient book writing, streamlining the authoring process and enhancing productivity.
No, Not Typing. Types.
Explore Python types through an unexpected journey of discovery, blending personal anecdotes with programming insights in this engaging EuroPython keynote.
Tales of the Autistic Developer - The Expert
Explore the concept of expertise through the lens of an autistic developer, examining its evolution, dangers, and impact on career development.
What Poetry Workshops Teach Us about Code Review
Explore how poetry workshop techniques can enhance code review, fostering better communication, team cohesion, and more effective software development practices.
The Gopher's Manual of Style
Explore how publishing industry practices can enhance software development, focusing on structured creative writing principles and the role of editors in improving code quality.
Conquering Fears
Overcome imposter syndrome and creative blocks by combining passions, executing ideas, and sharing your work with others.
Stages of the Hero's Journey - Christopher Vogler
Explore the 12 stages of storytelling with Christopher Vogler, learning how to craft compelling narratives using the Hero's Journey framework for more engaging and impactful writing.
Creative Work is Essential for Writers and Directors
Explore the creative process and challenges of filmmaking with insights on writing, directing, and industry relationships. Learn valuable tips for aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters.
Game of Thrones Season 1 Episode 1 Story Analysis - Concept, Opening Hook, and Story World
Filmmakers analyze Game of Thrones' first episode, exploring its concept, opening hook, and story world. Insights on character development, world-building, and narrative techniques that captivate audiences.
18 Lessons for Making a Low-Budget Feature Film
Indie filmmakers share 18 practical tips for creating a feature film on a tight budget, covering aspects from pre-production to post-production and team management.
Scenes from a Black Trans Life
Scholar D-L Stewart shares poetic reflections on the Black trans experience, emphasizing the urgency of "Black trans lives matter" and calling for recognition and support of this truth.
My Friend Richard Feynman
Leonard Susskind shares personal anecdotes about his friendship with the brilliant physicist Richard Feynman, offering insights into Feynman's unique problem-solving approach and unconventional personality.
A Juror's Reflections on the Death Penalty
Powerful personal account of a juror's journey from supporting to questioning the death penalty, exploring moral complexities and societal impact of capital punishment.
What Makes Life Worth Living in the Face of Death
Lucy Kalanithi shares a poignant reflection on life, purpose, and embracing the full human experience, inspired by her late husband's journey with terminal cancer and his turn to writing.
On Humanity
Powerful storytelling exploring human resilience, compassion, and the concept of "ubuntu" - how our humanity is reflected in others, inspiring a deeper understanding of our shared experiences.
Isabel Allende - Tales of Passion
Renowned author Isabel Allende explores feminism, creativity, and passion, offering insights on women's empowerment and the power of storytelling to inspire change and foster understanding.
How Electroshock Therapy Changed Me
Surgeon shares personal journey with severe depression and the transformative impact of electroshock therapy, offering insights on relief, redemption, and second chances.
Scenes from The War Tapes
Filmmaker shares powerful clips from her documentary featuring soldiers' firsthand footage of the Iraq War, offering unique insights into the realities of combat.