I Thought I Knew Silicon Valley. I Was Wrong
I Thought I Knew Silicon Valley. I Was Wrong
This article details the significant shift in Silicon Valley's political landscape, particularly the tech elite's unexpected alignment with Donald Trump. The author, reflecting on a career covering the industry, expresses disillusionment as tech leaders, once seen as idealists championing progressive values and innovation, increasingly prioritize self-interest and political expediency, aligning with an administration many previously opposed. It explores the reasons behind this pivot, including fears of political repercussions, regulatory challenges, and the transactional nature of the new political dynamic, concluding with a grim outlook on the industry's future and its impact on democracy and innovation.
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all those article images were quite nauseating. but perhaps that was the point!
power definitely corrupts.
however, the fall of early silicon valley doesn't seem so surprising when you look back at the history of how the pendulum swings of power between people and concentrated elites.
it continues to swing. software didn't change because the people writing software and starting software companies have the same flaws as the rest of society.
for now, it's worth asking, what will cause the pendulum to swing back?
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