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There’s One Huge Problem In Google And Facebook’s Backyard
I’ve worked in the technology industry forfour years. It’s incredible when these companies solve big problems, but sometimes it’seasy for them to lose sight of important issues, even in their own back yard. Share thisvideo with anyone you know who works in or with technology. They need to watchthis.
04.25.13
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Some highlights:
0:00 - Bill Moyers introduces the context of this video.
0:37 - Meet a journalist and find out why the middle class disappeared in one particular area of California.
1:15 - Find out why people moved to Silicon Valley.
1:50 - Guess which financial phenomenon is most present in Silicon Valley.
2:28 - Hear what a former manufacturer has to say.
3:30 - Learn how the city of San Jose was irresponsible for 15 years.
4:01 - This former Googler was fired; see how he lives now.
4:50 - One family's heartbreaking story.
5:33 - Guess who can help fix this problem.