Explore the battle for the soul of technology in Command Lines and Cosmic Codes, inspired by Neal Stephenson's In the Beginning... Was the Command Line. This podcast dives into the cultural and philosophical evolution of operating systems, from the sleek user interfaces of Apple to the open-source revolution of Linux. Unpack the ongoing tension between Morlocks—tech-savvy innovators—and Eloi, who prefer simplicity over complexity. We’ll discuss the future of open-source collaboration, the pitfalls of proprietary software, and Stephenson’s provocative vision of the universe as the ultimate operating system. Join us to decode the past, present, and future of the digital landscape.