In the past two weeks, Basecamp—a software company with a general track record of outspoken, progressive values—has lost a sizable chunk of its workforce. The reason? A memo from the company's CEO that banned "societal and political discussions" in workplace channels.

In this episode of Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans break down what this all means—the (impossible) concept of "separating politics from work," and the privilege inherent in assuming that's possible.

Mentioned references:

• Parkburger
• Basecamp podcast
• Basecamp book
• Coinbase
• "DHH's memo"
• George Floyd
• "JEDI episode": BNW Ep. 40 with Sharan Bal
• "consent-based decision making/participatory governance": BNW Ep. 43
• Murmur: BNW Ep. 67
• "principles episode": BNW Ep. 37
• "compensation episode": BNW Ep. 32
• "membership episode": BNW Ep. 30
• "mastery episode": BNW Ep. 63
• Hedonic treadmill
• 11 Madison Park
• "Bill Anderson/Roche episode": BNW Ep. 68 with Bill Anderson

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