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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.
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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Anna Wiener ’s time in Silicon Valley working for startups.
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