Chaos Monkeys
Chaos Monkeys
Antonio Garcia Martinez
Patrick O'Shaughnessy
A look inside startup culture, filled with hijinks. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Raoul Pal
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Chaos Monkeys

Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley

Antonio Garcia Martinez
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Antonio Garcia Martinez
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In "Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley," Antonio Garcia Martinez unveils the tumultuous and often sordid world of Silicon Valley with the flair of a seasoned raconteur and the insight of an industry insider. This is not just a tale of technology's titans but a raw, unvarnished account of the dreams, delusions, and, at times, sheer madness that fuel the global tech engine. Through the lens of Martinez’s own rollercoaster career—from Wall Street wizard to Silicon Valley startup CEO, and then to a pivotal role at Facebook—readers are treated to a front-row seat to the digital age's defining moments and the disruptive minds that shape our world. With wit, wisdom, and a generous dose of scandal, Martinez charts the rise and fall of empires, offering a rare glimpse into the high-stakes game of building and betraying in the pursuit of innovation and profit. Beyond a mere memoir, "Chaos Monkeys" is a provocative exploration of the ethos of Silicon Valley, where Martinez likens tech entrepreneurs to 'chaos monkeys,' relentlessly testing and transforming the societal landscape with their creations. From the adrenaline-fueled corridors of Facebook to the anarchic realms of startup culture, he navigates the complex interplay between human ambition and technological advancement, revealing how the digital revolution is reprogramming the very fabric of our lives. With sharp commentary on the mechanics of fame, fortune, and power in the digital era, Martinez exposes the underbelly of a world obsessed with disruption, delivering a compelling narrative that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. "Chaos Monkeys" stands as a testament to the chaotic beauty of Silicon Valley, and a warning of the perils that lie in its promise of reimagining the future.

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Released
2016
28 Jun
Length
528
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Raoul Pal recommended this book on Twitter.
A look inside startup culture, filled with hijinks. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
To paraphrase the very quotable Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, in the future there will be two types of jobs: people who tell computers what to do, and people who are told by computers what to do. Wall
— Antonio Garcia Martinez, Chaos Monkeys

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