Tech Journalists
Uncanny Valley
Anna Wiener · 2020 · MCD
A memoir of working in Silicon Valley startup culture during the 2010s, from an outsider's-eye view.
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Summary
“Anna Wiener's memoir is a rare first-person glimpse into high-flying, reckless startup culture at a time of unchecked ambition, unregulated surveillance, wild fortune, and accelerating political power. With wit, candor, and heart, Anna deftly charts the tech industry's shift from self-appointed world savior to democracy-endangering liability, alongside a personal narrative of aspiration, ambivalence, and disillusionment.”
This memoir chronicles the author's experiences working in Silicon Valley during a period of rapid growth and cultural transformation. It details her transition from a job in book publishing to a big-data startup in San Francisco, offering a firsthand perspective on the tech industry's operations and evolving landscape. The narrative observes the internal culture, ambition, and financial dynamics within startups, contrasting the initial idealism with the emerging realities of wealth accumulation and societal impact. The book depicts the author's personal journey of navigating this environment, including her observations of corporate culture, gender dynamics, and the broader implications of the tech sector's influence.
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About the author
Anna Wiener
Anna Wiener is the author of this memoir, which details her experiences transitioning from a job in book publishing to working in the tech industry in San Francisco during her mid-twenties.
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