Epsteins Silicon Valley Access Endured After Conviction
#EpsteinFiles #SiliconValleyJeffrey Epstein attended exclusive West Coast dinners with Silicon Valley elites like Musk and Bezos for years after his 2008 sex crime conviction, emails reveal. The events were organized by the Edge network, which he heavily funded. read more
"Tech Billionaires Reshaping Politics: Silicon Valley's Growing Influence"
#SiliconValley #TrumpSupportTech figures like Peter Thiel, taking a risk in supporting Trump in 2016, have paved the way for others in Silicon Valley to blend money and politics in the US. The convergence of tech, wealth, and power shifts towards devaluing the nation state. read more
Kamala Harris' Former SF Loft Available on Airbnb for $6,000
#SiliconValley #AirbnbListingA Silicon Valley engineer is offering Kamala Harris's former San Francisco apartment on Airbnb for $6,000 a month. The loft-style unit was purchased in 2021 and has historical significance as Harris owned it for 17 years before selling it in 2004. read more
Tech Leaders' Book List Reveals Influences, Sparks Debate on Representation
#SiliconValley #TechInfluenceEntrepreneur Patrick Collison provided a list of 43 books believed to have influenced Silicon Valley, including titles like "Atlas Shrugged" and "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." Critics and tech figures debated the list, highlighting the lack of female authors. read more
Silicon Valley Titans Supporting Trump: A Risky Political Shift
#SiliconValley #TrumpSupportSilicon Valley's shift towards supporting Trump is partially attributed to his interest in cryptocurrencies. This reversal in political alignment raises concerns about parallels to historical instances of industry support for authoritarian leaders. read more
#SiliconValley #RepublicanParty
The GOP's close ties between JD Vance and Silicon Valley, particularly with key figures like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, reveal a network of pro-Trump techies channelling funds to Republican campaigns. Thiel notably introduced Vance to Trump, solidifying their alliance. read more
#SiliconValley #TechInnovation
Venture capitalists in Silicon Valley are turning to Trump due to Biden's proposed wealth tax, showcasing their shallow progressive credentials. This shift questions the alliance between the Democrats and the tech industry, prompting a reflection on the need for a more democratic and equitable technological future. read more