Uncanny Valley | WIRED BIG INTV: Kara Swisher Says Silicon Valley's Biggest Lie is That They Care About People
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Nov 4, 2025 
Kara Swisher, a veteran technology journalist and co-founder of Recode, shares her sharp insights on Silicon Valley's ethical dilemmas and power plays. She discusses her most impactful interview with Gates and Jobs, reflecting on societal responsibility among tech leaders. Kara also explores the rising generation of engineers tackling meaningful issues, critiques the performative nature of free speech in the industry, and emphasizes the importance of transparency in earnings for women. Her candid humor shines as she navigates tough questions about the future of tech journalism.
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Some Founders Grow Up
- Several formerly arrogant founders (e.g., Mark Cuban, Evan Spiegel, Brian Chesky) have matured and become more thoughtful.
- Many top executives, however, remain self-interested or performative in power displays.
Fealty To Power Is A Short-Term Bet
- Executives perform overt fealty to political power for short-term advantages, treating it as "the cost of doing business."
- Kara argues this is short-sighted and damages long-term company and civic health.
Bet On The Younger Generation
- Teach and hire younger technologists who want to build useful things for community and climate, not just power.
- Engage directly with students and young engineers to spot genuinely civic-minded talent.