The chapter explores the transformation of technology companies from idealistic visions of promoting societal good to the reality of privacy violations and profit-driven practices. Personal anecdotes and reflections on family dynamics, loss, and the journey towards self-acceptance are interwoven, highlighting the importance of authenticity and communication. The narrative also delves into challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, discussing the impact of stereotypes and the AIDS crisis on activism.
We continue Kara's tour of her memoir Burn Book: a Tech Love Story as she gets candid with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos about the nonsensical nature of 1990s/early 2000s tech culture, how technology disrupted media, where Kara's candor comes from and Ted's short-lived career as a journalist.
This interview was taped at Live Talks LA on March 4,2024.
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