Don't Take the Black Pill (Text Adaptation)
Summary
Andrew Kelley talks through Dont Take the Black Pill (Text Adaptation), a reflective piece on software design, user agency, and the coercive patterns embedded in modern tech—from DRM and dark patterns to doomscrolling and algorithmic control. The essay argues for humane, open, and user-centric software practices and highlights how open source and ethical considerations can counteract coercive patterns.