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Is Silicon Valley Only Building Tech For The Rich?

Is Silicon Valley Only Building Tech For The Rich?

Technological innovation is solving all sorts of …

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September 1, 201542m 51s

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Technological innovation is solving all sorts of problems, from major issues to minor inconveniences — but one criticism that often comes up is that Silicon Valley has a "by rich young white men, for rich young white men" culture, with most of its efforts focused on solving problems for a small, affluent minority. This week, Catherine Bracy returns as we try to understand this common complaint, how valid it is, and what can be done about it.