Ali and Hadi Partovi on Being an Immigrant in the Age of President Trump

The transcript discusses learning to code during the Iran-Iraq War using a Commodore 64, emphasizing the role of imagination in programming. It highlights programming as an escape during difficult times and the challenges faced by Iranian immigrants in the US, especially under travel bans. The success of Iranian immigrants in the tech industry is showcased, with examples like the founders of Dropbox and eBay, and the importance of immigrants in creating opportunities in America.

How did the speaker's father influence their early programming education?

What impact did the Iran-Iraq War have on the speaker's experience with computer programming?

In what ways did the speaker find programming to be an escape during their childhood?

What challenges do Iranian immigrants face according to the speaker?

What contributions have Iranian immigrants made to the tech industry as mentioned by the speaker?