Theo Baker’s debut book is a film-worthy investigation of Stanford’s culture of fraud. But his disdain for the tech bros keeps him from understanding them.
Silicon Valley
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The UFC Cage Match Theory of Democracy
From plantation apologists to Silicon Valley’s philosopher-kings, a new book tracks how the case for a natural ruling class keeps coming back.
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Fear and Loathing in Palo Alto
Theo Baker’s debut book is a film-worthy investigation of Stanford’s culture of fraud. But his disdain for the tech bros keeps him from understanding them.
Posted inMagazine
AI and the Sin of Sloth
Forget AI going haywire. The real problem is that it’s working as intended: making us lazier and less able to connect.
Posted inPolitics
Ro Khanna’s Plan to Make Big Tech Better
An interview with the Silicon Valley congressman on our digital future, the Republicans, and where fellow progressives sometimes go wrong.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
How Big Tech Is Preparing for a Biden Presidency
There’s a proven formula for gaining power and influence in a new administration.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Why the Location of Trump’s Silicon Valley Fundraiser Is a Secret
The president’s dismissal of science makes him a pariah there that no business leader is willing to openly support.
Posted inEducation, K-12
Lost Connections: Tech Use Among Young Kids in Silicon Valley
Survey results paint complicated picture of tech in the lives of young kids. Families want better access but also have concerns.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal
Yes, We Still Need to Talk About Patriarchy
The so-called ‘Google manifesto’ was like throwing a match into dry brush in fire season.
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Fear and Loathing in Silicon Valley
Put down that pocket calculator! Don’t go near the softwear! Oh, my God! The PC! It’s .. it’s … it’s got Melissa! Silicon chips, it turns out, aren’t our little electronic friends after all. They’re ominous. Behind them lurk greed, exploitation, water pollution, and middle-age stress syndrome. These chips are eeeevil. So say two related […]
