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Tech Industry Elitism Causes Frustration in San Francisco

Tech entrepreneurs are inventing the digital world as their real-world lifestyles are transforming San Francisco. Is there a trend of techies changing traditional living?

By Warren Olney • Feb 12, 2014 • 51m Listen

Tech entrepreneurs are inventing and re-inventing the digital world. At the same time, their real-world lifestyles are transforming the City of San Francisco. Is there a broader trend of rich techies changing traditional living and culture? Also, ethnic cleansing in the Central African Republic, and Barbie on the newsstands and business women in stock photos.

Banner image: San Francisco protest against 'Google bus,' December 9, 2013. Photo: cjmartin

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
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Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
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Three-on-three basketball player in the final stages of qualifying for Olympics; former KCRW intern
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To the Point

Tech Industry Elitism Causes Frustration in San Francisco

Tech entrepreneurs are inventing the digital world as their real-world lifestyles are transforming San Francisco. Is there a trend of techies changing traditional living?

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To the Point

Tech Industry Elitism Causes Frustration in San Francisco

Tech entrepreneurs are inventing the digital world as their real-world lifestyles are transforming San Francisco. Is there a trend of techies changing traditional living?

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