Chamath: Silicon Valley Lost Its Soul, Becoming a Credentialing Place for Profit
StewartalsopIII · x · 2026-08-24
Chamath Palihapitiya criticizes Silicon Valley for losing its greatness. Once a haven for weirdos and idealists, it has become a credentialing place focused solely on making money, following the departure of legends like Steve Jobs.
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