Silicon Valley's Horror Shows
Hollywood's portrayal of Silicon Valley and its leaders is getting darker.
TL;DR
- Hollywood's portrayal of Silicon Valley leaders is becoming darker, casting them as villains instead of innovators.
- New films and documentaries like 'The Social Reckoning,' 'Musk,' 'You Can See Everything,' and 'Artificial' depict tech leaders negatively.
- This shift reflects growing public disillusionment with the tech industry, fueled by concerns about AI and social media's impact.
- Tech founders combine archetypes of the ruthless businessman and the mad scientist, making them compelling on-screen villains.
- Earlier portrayals celebrated the ingenuity of tech founders, contrasting with current darker narratives.