Silicon Valley’s transformation from a tech hub to a dominant force in global politics, business, and society with unintended consequences.
Noam Cohen explores the evolution of Silicon Valley from a technological innovation hub to a significant player in global politics, business, and society, with unexpected consequences. The book covers the rise of companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, the challenges they faced, and the influence they wield over various sectors of society. Cohen discusses the political and social implications of the tech industry's power, including issues like privacy, security, democracy, and inequality.
Title: The Know-It-Alls: The Rise of Silicon Valley as a Political Powerhouse and Social Wrecking Ball
Author: Noam Cohen
Publishing year: 2017
Publisher: The New Press
Length in hours: 9 hours and 2 minutes