Thanksgiving Reflections and Tech Turbulence

This chapter begins with light-hearted conversations about Thanksgiving traditions and dad jokes before transitioning into a serious discussion on the recent Amazon Web Services outage and its societal implications. The dialogue explores the importance of diverse electoral systems and the fragility of tech infrastructure, highlighting monopolistic behaviors through the lens of companies like AOL. The chapter wraps up with reflections on the competitive landscape of tech giants and their impact on societal dynamics amid ongoing economic challenges.