Palo Alto

This audiobook offers a comprehensive history of Palo Alto, exploring how the town at the core of Silicon Valley evolved over 150 years, shaped by complex social, technological, and political forces. It uncovers the area's transformation from a peaceful suburb into a global technological hub, highlighting its overlooked darker elements and the broader implications for society. Harris's narrative provides an insightful perspective on the region's role in shaping the modern world and considers possibilities for future change.