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Kara Swisher on speaking truth to power

Kara Swisher on speaking truth to power

Update: 2024-04-236
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Kara Swisher made her name by being disarmingly direct with the who’s who of tech – from Steve Jobs to Bill Gates to Elon Musk. So why doesn’t she like the phrase “speak truth to power?” The journalist, author, and host of the popular podcasts Pivot and On joins Adam to discuss her history of assertiveness and her strategies for challenging authority. Then, they dive into Silicon Valley’s favorite status symbols, the difference between being demanding and being demeaning, and the future of technology and accountability. Kara’s latest book, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story, is out now.

Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts



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Kara Swisher on speaking truth to power

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