Uncanny Valley | WIRED BIG INTV: Kara Swisher Says Silicon Valley's Biggest Lie is That They Care About People
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Nov 4, 2025 
Kara Swisher, a veteran technology journalist and co-founder of Recode, shares her sharp insights on Silicon Valley's ethical dilemmas and power plays. She discusses her most impactful interview with Gates and Jobs, reflecting on societal responsibility among tech leaders. Kara also explores the rising generation of engineers tackling meaningful issues, critiques the performative nature of free speech in the industry, and emphasizes the importance of transparency in earnings for women. Her candid humor shines as she navigates tough questions about the future of tech journalism.
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The Gates–Jobs Interview Moment
- Kara says the Gates–Jobs interview she did with Walt Mossberg was a career-defining moment.
- She expects it to be watched for generations as a highlight of tech history.
Ignore The Makeup Police
- Ignore comments about appearance and feminine expectations when you're ambitious in male-dominated spaces.
- Meet negging with sharp, humorous comebacks to disarm and redirect the insult.
Some Founders Grow Up
- Several formerly arrogant founders (e.g., Mark Cuban, Evan Spiegel, Brian Chesky) have matured and become more thoughtful.
- Many top executives, however, remain self-interested or performative in power displays.