Authors:
Jason Fried – Founder of Basecamp (pioneering remote work software), critic of traditional office culture, and co-author of Rework.
David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) – Creator of Ruby on Rails, Le Mans racing driver, and partner at Basecamp.
Key Insights:
This manifesto for the remote work revolutiondismantles office-centric myths:
Why Remote Works Better:
Focus: 75% of workers report higher productivity without office distractions
Talent Access: Hire globally, not just locally
Cost Savings: 30-50% reduction in overhead (real estate, utilities)
Implementation Blueprint:
Async First: Replace meetings with documented decisions
Overcommunication Rule: Default to public Slack/Basecamp channels
"Library Rules": No unscheduled interruptions
Cultural Shifts:
Judge by output, not face time