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#12: Colette Shade on The Y2K Era

Lost Prophets

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Y2K: Media, Ideology, and Identity

This chapter explores the cultural and political landscape of the Y2K era, focusing on the detrimental impact of sexism in media on women's identities. It examines the California ideology's influence on the tech industry and individual success while acknowledging the vital contributions of collective labor. Additionally, the discussion links historical figures like Thomas Jefferson to contemporary issues in technology and social beliefs, highlighting the troubling connections to eugenics and its implications for society.

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