A live public gathering in San Francisco is set to explore the intricate intersection of gender, authority, and the modern technology sector. Designed around an in-person audience recording of the Uncanny Valley podcast, the session brings together experienced industry observers to analyze how leadership dynamics and cultural shifts are shaping Silicon Valley today.
Cyberselfish Author on the Trillionaire Era
The program opens with an in-depth conversation featuring author and tech journalist Paulina Borsook alongside Katie Drummond. Borsook is widely recognized for her prescient 2000 book Cyberselfish, which is returning with a re-release this autumn. Having maintained a critical perspective on Silicon Valley across decades that prioritized unchecked growth, she will reflect on the evolution of tech culture over time and evaluate the rising influence of today's trillionaire class.
Investigating Influence and Power in Silicon Valley
The event continues with an analytical panel discussion hosted by Brian Barrett and Zoë Schiffer. They will welcome senior correspondent Lauren Goode to discuss her ongoing journalistic project tracking down the most powerful woman operating inside Silicon Valley. This segment aims to unpack the realities of corporate leadership, executive control, and the structural barriers confronting women in high-stakes technological environments.
Event Schedule, Location, and Ticket Information
Co-presented in partnership with KQED, the live session is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at The Commons at KQED in San Francisco. Proceedings commence at 7 PM, with entry doors opening at 6:30 PM. General admission is priced at $25, while a promotional discount code brings the price down to $15, providing attendees with a $10 savings per admission pass.
