Chamath Palihapitiya laments Silicon Valley's shift from idealism to a credentialing factory
zacharynado · x · 2026-08-23
Chamath Palihapitiya criticizes Silicon Valley for losing its edge, transforming from a hub for idealists and misfits into a credentialing place akin to Harvard. He argues that with the departure of legends like Steve Jobs and mentors like Bill Campbell, the focus has shifted entirely to making money.
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