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Silicon Valley’s midlife crisis (with Taylor Lorenz)

Panic World

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Silicon Valley's Midlife Crisis

This chapter explores the midlife crises of tech elites in Silicon Valley, examining their bizarre behaviors and obsessions with technology and immortality. Through humorous anecdotes and critical commentary, it highlights the extremes individuals go to for self-improvement, including painful surgeries and health experiments. The discussion also touches on the cultural phenomena of transhumanism, the ethical concerns surrounding tech giants, and the psychological implications of these trends.

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