Kara Swisher • Decrypting Silicon Valley
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Kara Swisher is a titan in the realms of tech journalism and media. Known for her fearless interviews with the biggest names in Silicon Valley and her incisive commentary on the tech industry, Kara sits down with host Charlotte Alter to share insights from her latest book, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story." The pair discuss Swisher’s early days chronicling the rise of the internet, the transformations of the media industry over recent decades, and the perplexing gap between Silicon Valley's innovation and governmental oversight. Recounting tales from her book, Kara shares an insider's perspective on the personalities who've shaped the digital age and why, despite its pitfalls, she remains hopeful about technology's potential for good. Tune in for a riveting discussion of the "what" and "how" of technological evolution and the complex relationship between technology and humanity.
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