Hot Swap Summer

Topic

A term used to describe the intense media and political speculation during the summer of 2024 about the potential replacement of Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee due to concerns about his age and fitness for office.


First Mentioned

9/21/2025, 4:06:59 AM

Last Updated

9/21/2025, 4:10:10 AM

Research Retrieved

9/21/2025, 4:10:10 AM

Summary

The term "Hot Swap Summer" describes a period of intense political speculation within the Democratic Party concerning potential leadership changes, primarily focused on President Joe Biden's future. This speculation is driven by concerns over Biden's cognitive decline, with Vice President Kamala Harris identified by prediction markets as the most likely successor. However, discussions, particularly on the All-In Podcast, extend to whether Harris is the optimal candidate to challenge Donald Trump, with some suggesting external figures like Jamie Diamond or Bob Iger, while acknowledging the significant influence of the Donor Class and Identity Politics.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Nature

    Political speculation term

  • Trigger

    Concerns about Joe Biden's cognitive decline

  • Primary Focus

    Democratic Party leadership changes

  • Influencing Factors

    Donor Class, Identity Politics

  • Context of Discussion

    All-In Podcast

  • Suggested Outsider Candidates

    Jamie Diamond, Bob Iger, Gretchen Whitmer

  • Likely Successor (Prediction Markets)

    Kamala Harris

Body swap appearances in media

Body swaps, first popularized in Western Anglophone culture by the personal identity chapter of John Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding, have been a common storytelling device in fiction media. Novels such as Vice Versa (1882) and Freaky Friday (1972) have inspired numerous film adaptations and retellings, as well as television series and episodes, many with titles derived from "Freaky Friday". In 2013, Disney Channel held a Freaky Freakend with seven shows that featured body-swapping episodes. This list features exchanges between two beings, and thus excludes similar phenomena of body hopping, spirit possession, transmigration, and avatars, unless the target being's mind is conversely placed in the source's body. It also excludes age transformations that are sometimes reviewed or promoted as body swaps, as in the movies Big and 17 Again; identity/role swaps, typically between clones, look-alikes, or doppelgängers; and characters with multiple personalities.

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  • Hot swapping - Wikipedia

    \\Hot swapping\\ is the replacement or addition of components to a computer system without stopping, shutting down "Shutdown (computing)"), or rebooting the system.( plugging\\ describes only the addition of components to a running computer system.( Components which have such functionality are said to be \_hot-swappable\_ or \_hot-pluggable\_; likewise, components which do not are \_cold-swappable\_ or \_cold-pluggable\_. Although the broader concept of hot swapping can apply to electrical or [...] Hot swapping is the central method in live coding, where programming is an integral part of the runtime process. In general, all programming languages used in live coding, such as SuperCollider, TidalCycles, or Extempore "Extempore (software)") support hot swapping. [...] Hot swapping is used to add or remove peripherals or components and to replace faulty modules without interrupting equipment operation. For example, a machine may have dual hot-swappable power supplies, each adequate enough to power the machine on its own. If one of those power supplies breaks and shuts down, the machine will not shut down, as it will draw power from the other, functional power supply. The faulty power supply can be replaced during operation of the machine, eventually bringing

  • Hotswap - Urban Dictionary

    To switch places with another person or thing in a swift manner, in any given situation. Can also apply to quickly switching any given item with another.

  • Definition of hot swap - PCMag

    ### Events ### Events © 1996-2025 Ziff Davis, LLC., a Ziff Davis company. All Rights Reserved. PCMag, PCMag.com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant. [...] Hot swap is a desired feature of fault tolerant systems built with redundant drives, circuit boards and power supplies, especially servers that run 24/7. When a component fails and the redundant unit takes over, the bad one can be replaced without stopping the operation. Contrast with cold swap. See warm swap, hot fix and hot spare. Advertisement CLC Logo ## Honest, Objective, Lab-Tested Reviews [...] PCMag Nav Logo PCMag Nav Logo Hover PCMag Nav Mobile Logo # hot swap ### Browse Encyclopedia To pull out a component from a system and plug in a new one while the main power is still on. Also called "hot plug" and "hot insertion," hot swap is a feature of USB devices, allowing an external drive, network adapter or other peripheral to be plugged in without having to power down the computer first. See USB. ### Fault Tolerant Environments

  • What does it mean to hot swap in computing? - TechTarget

    WhatIs Home IT operations Definition # hot swap By Andrew Zola Published: Nov 01, 2021 ## What is a hot swap? A hot swap describes the act of removing components from or plugging them into a computer system while the power remains switched on. This means that parts can be changed without shutting down or rebooting a computer or server. Hot swap is sometimes called "hot plug" and "hot insertion." However, hot plugging describes the addition of components only. [...] Hot swap is a key feature of USB devices that allows the addition of peripheral hardware without having to shut down the system. So, when a component in a server fails, the redundant unit automatically takes over. Flawed or failed hardware can be replaced without disruption. [...] Hot swapping works by providing a rack or enclosure for the device that gives the appearance of an uninterrupted connection to the computer's bus or controller. The system thinks that the device is intact while it's being removed or replaced.

  • Hot-Swappable Keyboards: Swap & Type with Ease | Lenovo US

    Hot swapping offers a dynamic solution for expanding storage on various devices, including computers, laptops, desktops, mobiles, and tablets. This seamless process allows you to plug in an external storage device, transfer or access data, and remove it without disrupting your workflow. Whether you need additional space for your computer files or want to share data across multiple devices, hot swapping provides a convenient and efficient method. Incorporating hot swappable storage options [...] Hot swappable, a key tech feature, allows users to add or remove hardware components from computers, laptops, desktops, mobiles, and tablets without shutting down the system. This convenience extends to devices like universal serial bus (USB) drives, external hard disks, and certain cards, enabling seamless upgrades or replacements on-the-go. Hot swapping enhances efficiency, making it easy to connect or disconnect peripherals without disrupting your workflow. However, not all components [...] Hot swapping can bring notable benefits to gaming systems, offering enhanced convenience for gamers. While it's not a common feature due to the internal nature of gaming consoles, external peripherals like controllers, storage devices, and even virtual reality (VR) accessories can benefit from hot swapping. This allows gamers to seamlessly switch between different devices without interrupting their gaming experience. As gaming technology evolves, we may see increased integration of hot swapping