Notes from America with Kai Wright Silicon Valley’s History of Fumbles with Capitalism
Sep 28, 2023
Malcolm Harris, author of "Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World," joins Kai to discuss the dark side of Silicon Valley, including suicides in Palo Alto. They also explore the history of wealth in Palo Alto, racial disparities, and the importance of ignorance regarding California's settlement history. The podcast delves into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the failure of the region to fulfill its historical role. Furthermore, they highlight the transformation of California into a center of world capitalism, with struggles over racial hierarchies and access to privileges associated with whiteness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Stabilizing Role of Banks and the Failure of Silicon Valley
02:48 • 3min
The Dark Side of Silicon Valley
05:39 • 4min
Wealth, Disparities, and Ignorance in Palo Alto
09:55 • 2min
Suburbs, American History, and Audible
11:50 • 3min
California's Transformation into a Center of World Capitalism
14:40 • 19min