Stanford Was Once a Cradle of Innovation. What It’s Turned Into Is Something Else Entirely.
Theo Baker's memoir, 'How to Rule the World,' offers a critical view of Stanford University, contrasting its past as a hub of innovation with its current elitist culture. He describes a world dominated by exclusive clubs and venture capitalists, where ethical compromises are common in the pursuit of wealth and fame. Baker's experiences reflect a broader disillusionment with the tech industry, which has shifted from admiration to criticism in recent years.
- ▪Stanford University was once known for fostering groundbreaking companies like Hewlett-Packard and Google.
- ▪Theo Baker's memoir critiques the elitist culture at Stanford, highlighting the influence of venture capitalists on students.
- ▪Baker's experiences reveal a disillusionment with the tech industry, which he views as having become morally compromised.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Books A Terrific New Book Exposes the Rot at the Heart of Stanford University Theo Baker’s How to Rule the World offers a unique perspective on the institution’s elites. By Laura Miller Follow Laura Miller Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Laura_Miller newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Slate.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Slate
