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Review of Theo Baker's "How to Rule the World": A Critical Look at Stanford's Culture of Power

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A review of Theo Baker's memoir "How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University," which offers a critical, insider look at Stanford's culture of power, privilege, and intense ambition. The book portrays the university as a tightly controlled environment shaped by tech billionaires, where students are groomed for elite success. The review examines Baker's frank揭露 of Stanford's governance, its ties to Silicon Valley, and the psychological toll on students.

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It is not an SAT-to-riches saga, however; Baker's parents are seasoned journalists.
Theo Baker's book about Stanford offers a shockingly frank look at a campus that is as tightly governed as a Siberian labor camp—one perhaps designed by Sergey Brin.
How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University by Theo Baker. Penguin Press, 2026. 336 pages.
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Theo Baker’s book about Stanford offers a shockingly frank look at a campus that is as tightly governed as a Siberian labor camp—one perhaps designed by Sergey Brin.

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