Tech veteran Kara Swisher grows disenchanted with billionaire tech leaders
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Kara Swisher has been covering the tech industry for over 30 years as a journalist, analyst, podcaster, etc. She has interviewed many top tech billionaires.
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She initially had high hopes for how tech would change the world, but many tech leaders have disappointed her with their behavior and impact.
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She feels some tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have lost touch with reality and live in "video game" worlds.
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She believes tech has made society more informed but less wise by overwhelming people with information of dubious provenance.
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Though critical of many in tech, she maintains an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in innovations that could still improve society.