When Silicon Valley Invaded Texas
On with Kara Swisher
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Homeward Bound: Austin's Transformation
This chapter narrates a personal journey reflecting on the speaker's return to Texas and the connections to home that surface through nostalgia. As they explore Austin's evolution from a quirky town to a booming tech center, the complex implications of gentrification and cultural loss are examined. The conversation dives into the migration of tech professionals and its impact on local communities, addressing the challenges and tensions between longtime residents and newcomers.
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