The remote conference scene has been a mixed blessing, but I have to say, it's been truly *mixed*, and there have been some great things about it.
I did a conference this year, and for the first time in 20 years of conferencing, I watched every single session. Because I could fidget, smoke, shake my head when I disagreed, stretch, make noises, go pee, and most of all not be exhausted from too much social interaction.
And, in general, I've been to more events in the past 18 months than I was ever able to manage in the past.
I *do* miss after-hours, terribly. And I miss seeing my dear friends. And I miss synergy and sychronicity. And I miss shepherding noobs.
But boy, to actually have the juice to do 12 sessions in one day is amazing. And to go to conferences without spending two grand. Those are two pretty huge benefits.
Oh! And I forgot *volume* controls and *slides* I can always see. :)
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