Deep dive with @linkarzu about Emacs, NeoVim, Linux, keyboards, and philosophy

2025-08-01

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I had a ~2-hour-and-30-minute discussion with Christian from the @linkarzu YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@linkarzu.

We talked about Emacs, the underlying idea of an integrated computing environment, how NeoVim effectively took the source of Vim and infused with the spirit of Emacs, thinking in terms of extensibility and cohesion, why purists cannot impose an arbitrary limit to extensibility, and more.

We also discuss other interesting topics, such as Debian and Arch Linux, how free software emphasises freedom, why it is okay to earn an income while contributing to free software, custom keyboards and ergonomics, my journey into computing, alcohol and substance abuse, and other issues of everyday life.

Thanks to Christian for inviting me to this chat! I had a good time and wish all the best with the @linkarzu channel!