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A People's History of Silicon Valley
Book • 2018
Keith A. Spencer's "A People's History of Silicon Valley" offers a critical examination of the tech industry's impact, focusing on the experiences of marginalized communities and workers.
The book challenges the narrative of Silicon Valley as a purely positive force, highlighting issues of exploitation, privacy erosion, and democratic undermining.
Spencer delves into the history of the region, tracing its evolution from agricultural roots to its current state as a global tech hub.
He exposes the often-overlooked consequences of technological advancements on workers worldwide and the unequal distribution of wealth.
The book serves as a call for greater accountability and a more equitable future for the tech industry.
The book challenges the narrative of Silicon Valley as a purely positive force, highlighting issues of exploitation, privacy erosion, and democratic undermining.
Spencer delves into the history of the region, tracing its evolution from agricultural roots to its current state as a global tech hub.
He exposes the often-overlooked consequences of technological advancements on workers worldwide and the unequal distribution of wealth.
The book serves as a call for greater accountability and a more equitable future for the tech industry.
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