Communal Living, Sex, And Silicon Valley's Groupthink Problem — With Ellen Huet
Alex Kantrowitz·2025-11-26 14:14
Industry Trends & Dynamics - The tech industry, despite valuing independent thinking, is susceptible to groupthink [1] - Group houses, self-help programs, and "high agency" ideology can foster cult-like dynamics within Silicon Valley [1] - These psychological patterns influence the tech industry's major investments, including AGI and AI safety [1] Social & Cultural Impact - The podcast explores the belief systems that are quietly shaping the tech industry [1] - The discussion includes a look at the stories behind these belief systems [1]