A Tech Insider's Anguished Plea to Reclaim the Industry
By
Ed Zitron
Hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, baked to perfection. Worth every minute at the bakery.
Summary
A passionate, opinionated piece from a tech industry insider expressing frustration and anger about the current state of the tech industry. The author laments how the industry has changed, feeling that the tech world they once loved has been taken over by forces they oppose. They use personal anecdotes about how technology has been a lifeline for communication, creativity, and emotional support, while calling for readers to remember the perceived betrayals and wrongdoings of tech companies/leaders.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI want my fucking tech industry back.
Technology means a lot to me. It's the way that I speak to most of my friends. It's my lifeline when I'm hurting or when those close to me hurt.
Social networks have been a huge part of me being able to become a functional human being.
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