In this chapter, they discuss the recent freezing of bank accounts of truckers by the Canadian government and its potential impact on Bitcoin adoption. They express concerns about government control over money and the need for decentralized alternatives. They also mention their skepticism towards Bitcoin in the past and how the incident has prompted them to reevaluate their stance and appreciate the concept of decentralization.
Jason chats with David Heinemeier Hansson (2:03) about global governments reacting to COVID, Basecamp’s Twitter cycle blowup last spring when more than 1/3 of the company left, the shift from debating in the public square (Twitter) to debating in private with friends on group chats. We also talk about why David now sees a case for Bitcoin after Canada leans toward authoritarianism.
(00:00) Jason and Molly intro today’s episode, David Heinemeier Hansson, OK Boomer with Tony Tran of Lumanu
(02:03) Jason catches up with David Heinemeier Hansson
(07:05) DHH on Living in Denmark during COVID
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(11:41) Social media: a weapon of mass disfunction
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(21:40) DHH on keeping politics out of the workplace and offering severance for company culture unity
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(32:41) Jason and DHH on the joys of working at home
(39:41) Jason and DHH discuss the downsides of social media
(46:50) Why DHH changed his position on cryptocurrency and the Canadian trucker protests
(01:34:15) Jason, Molly, and Rachel intro this week’s OK Boomer
(01:36:02) Rachel speaks with Tony Tran, CEO of Lumanu
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