What the Fuck Happened to Nerds
The author critiques the shift in the tech industry from a culture of 'nerd' values like curiosity and humility to one dominated by egocentric 'reality star' founders. The piece argues that liquidating the industry's reputation for attention will have long-term negative consequences.
Why it matters
It reflects a growing cultural backlash against the 'influencer-founder' archetype in Silicon Valley.
I've befriended some of the most thoughtful, brilliant, curious, eccentric, and sincere people I've ever met in the tech industry. Many of my dearest friends are former coworkers. I've also encountered the most egocentric, delusional, irritating personalities imaginable in tech.
The article is an opinion piece reflecting a specific cultural critique within the tech community.
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