Silicon Valley once promised to solve many of the world’s problems with a technological revolution. Now it has seemingly betrayed its idealism.
Instead of connecting people around the world tech companies have created platforms that disseminate hate speech, foster divisions, and threaten to undermine democratic institutions.
From diversity issues to sexual harassment to political bias, Silicon Valley’s is a manifestation of a toxic workplace.
Private sector is the main driver of innovation today, the technological progress would look very different without places like Silicon Valley.
Companies decide to base their business in Silicon Valley for a reason (give examples).
One of the lauded myths of Silicon Valley culture is that anyone can be a tech superstar if they have the talent.