Isaac Askew and Jeffrey Sherman discuss DOGE's proposed rewrite of the Social Security system, focusing on the implications of transitioning from COBOL to a modern programming language like Java. They explore the motivations behind the rewrite, the challenges of legacy code, the potential role of AI, and the human cost of possible failures. The conversation culminates in predictions about the outcome of the rewrite and the impact on millions of Americans relying on Social Security.
Show Notes:Wired Magazine article referenced: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-social-security-administration-cobol-benefits/
Never Rewrite