A popularization article on the Solid project

[rubenverborgh]

@cwebber

So if we have an opportunity to collaborate now, I think missed opportunities in the past need not define future interactions.

That’s the spirit. Looking forward to it, @cwebber.

@Sebastian

All I want, Ruben, is that you attend the next SocialCG.

Understood, but:

• 120% of my working hours is being an academic
• 80% is working on Solid
• weekends are for my kids

Taking up commitments that I can’t follow up on, is worse than not taking them up at all. As @cwebber said, when the time is right.

At the moment, my belief is that talking about technology is not how I can best serve those that I aim to reach. They don’t care about Solid or ActivityPub—they want a better tech experience. So my time now goes to societal and economical problems much more than to tech. That’s just the way it is.

@Sebastian

and if your kids need you, I would understand very well.

Then we wait for our vaccine and you tell me anytime when coffee is ready in Ghent and I come by.
I like Ghent

They do. See you in Ghent, in a better world. Fingers crossed.