Uncanny Valley
About This Book
During the height of the technology sector's explosive growth, Anna Wiener abandoned her struggling career in New York publishing for California's Silicon Valley promise. She pursued financial security, professional recognition, and a sense of belonging, only to discover an ecosystem built on unrealistic company valuations, oversized personalities, pervasive gender discrimination, and endless corporate speak. Uncanny Valley (2020) chronicles her progression through three different technology companies as she develops a clearer understanding of her own professional worth.
Who Should Read This?
- People concerned about the growing influence of technology corporations
- Readers frustrated by the lack of change after surveillance revelations
- Technology sector workers questioning their professional decisions
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