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Stanford journalist’s new book explores dark side of university’s relationship with Silicon Valley
Theo Baker, whose reporting led to the resignation of the university’s president, looks at how Silicon Valley has shaped Stanford in his new book, “How to Rule the World.”
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According to Mountain View Voice’s source item, Stanford journalist’s new book explores dark side of university’s relationship with Silicon Valley, Theo Baker, whose reporting led to the resignation of the university’s president, looks at how Silicon Valley has shaped Stanford in his new book, “How to Rule the World.”
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- Stanford journalist’s new book explores dark side of university’s relationship with Silicon ValleyMountain View Voice - 2026-05-22T02:50:42+00:00
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