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Paula Bialski on Middletech, Software Work, and the Culture of Good Enough

Peoples & Things

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Exploring Global Ecological Niches and Small Tech in the Tech Industry

The chapter discusses the differences in resource flow and competition in various global niches, emphasizing the intersection of industrial sociology and the balance between work and well-being in tech labor unions. It also introduces a project focusing on wealthy Swiss tech entrepreneurs navigating climate activism with libertarian values, and explores the concept of 'small tech' as a sustainable alternative to traditional scaling-focused startups.

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