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Uncanny Valley

Book • 2020

Anna Wiener's memoir *Uncanny Valley* details her journey from a job in book publishing to working in Silicon Valley, where she experiences the surreal extravagance and unchecked ambition of the tech industry.

The book offers a personal narrative of aspiration, ambivalence, and disillusionment, alongside a critical examination of the tech industry's impact on society.

Wiener's account provides a rare glimpse into the culture of Silicon Valley during a period of rapid transformation.

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