This video has been here a few times before, all with no resulting discussion.

• Clay Shirky on Love, Community, and why Perl is like a Shinto Shrine
• "Perl is a Shinto Shrine. Perl is an act of love."
• Perl as Shinto Shrine - Clay Shirky on Love, Internet Style

I thought of the "Perl as an act of love" idea when I was enjoying YAPC::NA this year. Being within the community, it really does fit well.