Hollywood’s focus on the dark side of tech could change American attitudes

Hollywood’s focus on the dark side of tech could change American attitudes

Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are having their Hollywood moment. Could this change the way America perceives the tech industry? American ingenuity is a value we grew up believing in. The American mythos of technologically advanced startups and their dazzling founders is an unbroken chain, from Edison to Jobs to Zuckerberg. They make us feel good about…

“I’m transgender”: Lilly Wachowski makes a statement
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“I’m transgender”: Lilly Wachowski makes a statement

There are announcements. There are statements. And then there are statements like Lilly Wachowski’s. The two filmmakers who created “The Matrix” were know at the time as Larry and Andy Wachowski. Both have now transitioned from male to female. Lana announced her transition in 2008 and Lilly, yesterday. Hollywood figures have publicists and announce things in a…