ClandesTime episode 052 Silicon Valley

I welcome back Pearse Redmond to talk about the sitcom Silicon Valley, which has just finished its second season. Unlike most of the media we discuss on ClandesTime, this show was not state-sponsored, but it is inspired by real people and real events. We talked about the main characters and what they represent, as well as the underlying themes including transhumanism and corporate cults.

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Silicon Valley (full series)

Pied Piper

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dgnyed On June 29, 2015 at 9:29 am
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I’ll have to watch this one now.
Meanwhile, with regards to tech and tech culture, you might enjoy spending some time with one of my favorite curmudgeons, Ted Nelson.
This series is pure gold:

The best introduction might be this interview, though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd9l8RmRe1M