Interview With Prot - Philosopher, Writer and Emacs Contributor

Gavin Freeborn interviews Protesilaos Stavrou about his journey into Linux, Emacs, free software, and his philosophical views.

Join us for an interview with Prot the philosopher, and writer. We chat about Prot's journey into Linux, Emacs, and Free Software. We also discuss Prot's background in European politics, his philosophical views, and his writing and practical applications over theoretical purity. He tells us about his secluded lifestyle and future plans, emphasizing self-sufficiency and continual exploration of philosophy and Emacs. Don't miss this deep dive into the life and perspectives of Prot, where philosophy meets practicality and of course Emacs and its community. Prot's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/ProtesilaosStavrou Prot's Website: protesilaos.com/ Let me know what you think and if there is anything specific you would like to learn about. ----------------► Wanna Support Me? ◀︎---------------- Github: github.com/sponsors/gavinok Patreon: patreon.com/gavinfreeborn ----------------► Wanna Checkout My Dots? ◀︎---------------- Vimrc: github.com/Gavinok/dotvim Emacs Config: github.com/Gavinok/emacs.d ----------------► Come Join The Community◀︎---------------- LBRY: odysee.com/@GavinFreeborn:d Discord: discord.gg/JJk5KKU Timestamps 00:00:00 Start Of Video 00:02:09 Prots Writing 00:03:17 How Prot Got Involved in Linux And Open Source 00:05:02 Prot's First Experience Programming 00:06:03 Prot's Move To Emacs 00:07:24 My History With Vim 00:08:20 Prot's Motivation & Goal 00:09:24 Balance of sharing without preaching 00:10:10 Emacs Community 00:11:45 Does Prot Miss Vim? 00:13:22 What Does Prot Use Emacs For? 01:06:53 Connecting It All