Published May 23, 2018
Recode Decode: How to succeed in tech: Be lucky and ruthless
Corey Pein delves into the grim realities of Silicon Valley, exposing the exploitative nature of startup culture and calling for a radical redesign of the internet to prioritize privacy and public ownership. He critiques tech giants' overwhelming power, likening them to nation-states, and advocates for increased accountability and regulation.

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