The hack that almost broke the internet

This podcast episode explores the evolution of modern software development, focusing on the collaborative nature of open source software. It discusses the origins of open source and how corporations and unpaid volunteers work together to write the software that powers the internet. The episode highlights the benefits and weaknesses of open source, as well as the potential risks associated with it, such as the XZ hack. It emphasizes the need to reconsider how the open source software community is treated and the importance of maintaining less popular projects that are essential for the functioning of the internet.