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E1029: Basecamp Co-Founder & Author David Heinemeier Hansson (@DHH) debates Jason on reining in capitalism, benefits of state-run education & healthcare, big-tech disappointments, work-from-home paradigm shift, wealth tax & more!

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Denmark's Stipend System and the American Dilemma

This chapter explores the stipend system for students in Denmark, contrasting it with the inefficiencies of the American education and healthcare systems. It discusses the benefits of state-run models over for-profit structures, advocating for reforms in the U.S. to address issues of healthcare access and parental leave. Additionally, the chapter highlights the struggles of gig economy workers, addressing compensation and systemic inequalities.

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