Bonus: Episode 620
Summary
Lex and Dan discuss the fallout from Lex's recent post criticizing John Gruber's continued use of X, debating the ethics of boycotting tech giants versus supporting specific content. They explore the concept of collective action and the frustration of individual consumer choices in the face of billionaire influence, using examples like Walmart and HBO. The conversation shifts to TV reviews, covering their thoughts on Paradise, Dark Matter, and Vigil, before noting Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot.
Topics discussed
Publishing the post and the 14-minute wait
Traffic impact and Hacker News reactions
Reader feedback and accusations of hypocrisy
Ethical consumption and the nihilism of boycotts
Drawing personal lines and collective action
The futility of fighting billionaires and personal choices
Shopping at Walmart, Target, and the Harry Potter dilemma
Principled stands and the anger of store security
Empathy, scolding, and the failure of public debate
Private conversations with John Gruber and self-reflection
Review of Paradise Season 2 and Dan Fogelman
Updates on Dark Matter, Vigil, and Lanterns
X-Files reboot news and Harsh Realm nostalgia
Teasing new app projects and Pinball Wiz
Closing remarks and sign-off
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