Lab Rats - How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us

by Dan Lyons

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Book Summary

In an era dominated by tech giants and startup culture, the promise of innovation and fulfilling work has often clashed with the lived reality of many employees. "Lab Rats - How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us" by Dan Lyons offers a critical examination of the modern workplace shaped by Silicon Valley’s ethos, exposing how its practices have contributed to widespread dissatisfaction and disillusionment among workers beyond the tech hubs.

  • The Myth of the Perfect Startup Culture: Silicon Valley’s celebrated work environments often mask exploitative conditions and unrealistic expectations.
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