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Paulina Borsook
Writer and critic of Silicon Valley culture and author of CyberSelfish, known for early warnings about techno-libertarianism and its political consequences.
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Oct 21, 2025
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The Woman Who Predicted Tech Fascism — Paulina Borsook Was Right
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Paulina Borsook, a pioneering writer and critic of Silicon Valley culture, discusses her groundbreaking work, CyberSelfish, and the emergence of tech fascism. She delves into the rise of authoritarianism in Silicon Valley and how libertarian ideals morphed into a global propaganda network. Borsook highlights the failures of tech journalism to recognize these shifts and underscores the emotional deficits within tech culture. The conversation also touches on the impact of masculinity in tech and the importance of truth-telling over hero-worship in journalism.
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