Published Apr 5, 2022
The Fictionalized Viral Uber Driver
Eric Newcomer and guests delve into how streaming series skew real-life tech events into drama, highlighting the ethical consequences of emphasizing fraud over innovation. They examine media's role in shaping public perceptions of figures like Adam Neumann and Elizabeth Holmes, critiquing the prioritization of branding over substance.
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