Pivot 2021: Pivot's Year In Review
Dec 28, 2021
Dive into the tumultuous events of 2021, including the Capitol insurrection and its impact on political accountability. Discover how social media grappled with misinformation and political content, particularly after the insurrection. Explore the rise of cryptocurrency, highlighted by Tesla's Bitcoin decisions and El Salvador's bold move. Reflect on the shifting dynamics of remote work and significant labor movements. The speakers share humorous insights on 2021's wild news and look forward to what the next year may bring.
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Spaceflight Coverage
- Jeff Bezos' spaceflight received excessive media coverage.
- This overshadowed important issues like climate change.
GameStop as a Symptom
- The GameStop stock surge is seen as a reflection of a flawed financial system.
- The surge highlighted the speculative nature of the stock market.
Bitcoin in El Salvador
- El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, impacting remittances and the US dollar.
- This is a significant development for Bitcoin's global acceptance.