A journalist responds to Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan's accusations of unethical reporting
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Front-window bakery material. Catches the eye, delivers the goods.
Summary
A response from a journalist (likely the author) to Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator, who publicly accused them of unethical reporting. The article defends the journalist's work, discusses the dynamics of power and truth in journalism, and pushes back against the criticism from a powerful tech figure. It also touches on the book "Amplified" by reporter Dion Lim and the publishing venture Third State Books.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledPower Spoke to Truth. Truth Didn't Flinch.
I'm just not sure they should have made Lim's book their first title.
That's a great idea, and much needed.
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