Beyond open source, we should celebrate all human endeavors in creating useful and challenging technology, whether it's software or hardware. The drive to build 'cool and useful' things, especially those that solve hard problems, is fundamental to engineering and contributes immensely to societal progress, making people's lives easier.
Impact: Medium. This perspective broadens the appreciation for technological innovation beyond just open-source projects, encouraging recognition for all creators who push boundaries and deliver value to society.
In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 02:48:15 to 02:49:21.
Sources in support: Jean-Baptiste Kempf (Lead Developer of VLC, President of VideoLAN), Kieran Kunhya (FFmpeg Contributor, Developer of FFmpeg X account)

