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Live Work Work Work Die challenges the public image of Silicon Valley, arguing that its influential tech firms are driven by greed, hubris, and retrograde politics. The book contends that this culture seeks to transform society primarily to serve the interests of the industry, rather than for broader public benefit. Drawing on case studies from the computer and internet sectors, it examines the economic and social consequences of high‑technology entrepreneurship, labor relations, and policy influences in the United States and California.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Business & Economics/Entrepreneurship
Authors: Corey Pein
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