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Ian Brown Challenges Elon Musk
- Ian Brown jumped into a Twitter Space where Elon Musk was discussing Twitter's infrastructure.
- He attempted to correct misinformation but was ultimately booted from the Space after speaking up.
Rewriting Software Needs Curiosity
- Rewriting software completely often ignores the value of historical decisions and learnings.
- Effective rewrites require deep curiosity about past problems and take considerable time.
Beware the Total Rewrite Fallacy
- Twitter's infrastructure is complex but not uniquely broken; criticism is often uninformed.
- Total rewrites are radical and can introduce greater complexity if not carefully justified.