Author: Nelson Castillo 2015-08-19 21:54:22
Published on: 2015-08-19T21:54:22+00:00
The email thread from August 19, 2015 on the bitcoin-dev mailing list discusses the intersection between politics and technical development in Bitcoin. Theo Chino notes that politics are inevitable and should be discussed among developers. Hector Chu shares a humorous anecdote about Gavin's views on politics. Eric Lombrozo quotes Plato, stating that those who avoid politics are governed by those who do not. Lombrozo also argues that currently, the biggest challenge facing Bitcoin is political rather than technical. Alex Morcos urges the list to return to its primary purpose of technical discussion related to Bitcoin development and to limit off-topic philosophical debates, which are better suited for other forums. Overall, the email thread highlights the importance of acknowledging the intersection between politics and technology, while also emphasizing the need to stay focused on technical development within the bitcoin-dev community.
Updated on: 2023-06-10T20:39:08.762196+00:00