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Authoritarians or A-holes? Kara Swisher on Tech's Biggest Egos

Offline with Jon Favreau

CHAPTER

The Rise of Techno Optimists

This chapter explores the rise of a new political movement called the techno optimists, composed mostly of wealthy white tech industry professionals. It discusses their influence through social media, podcasts, journalism projects, and political donations, and debates whether they should be labeled as techno optimists, techno-authoritarians, or simply jerks. The chapter also delves into their impact on the political landscape in San Francisco.

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