Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 11/18 – Twitter: Not Dead At The Time Of This Posting
Nov 18, 2022
The chaos at Twitter unfolds as significant employee departures raise concerns about the platform's future. Masayoshi Son’s financial struggles ripple through the tech landscape, adding to the uncertainty. Innovations like 1Password's new password management approach and the performance of the NVIDIA RTX 4080 also captivate listeners. Meanwhile, Facebook's profile changes signal a major shift in data privacy, and the emerging Direct Air Capture industry highlights the tech world's urgent fight against climate change.
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Twitter's Potential Demise
- Brian McCullough discusses the potential demise of Twitter following Elon Musk's ultimatum.
- He recounts widespread employee resignations and predicts platform instability.
Personal Impact of Twitter's Potential Loss
- McCullough shares how the potential loss of Twitter impacts his professional life, like coordinating with Moshe Kasher.
- He also mentions the challenge of contacting sources without Twitter.
Reasons for Leaving Twitter
- Twitter engineer Peter Klaus explains his reasons for leaving, citing lack of a shared vision and a loyalty test.
- He emphasizes the importance of a clear vision, especially during times of uncertainty.