John Carreyrou

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Bad Blood Book Review John Carreyrou

Bad Blood is a gripping, meticulously reported account of the Theranos scandal and a powerful indictment of Silicon Valley’s obsession with vision over verification. John Carreyrou reveals how storytelling, prestige, and fear silenced skepticism, turning a failed technology into a multibillion-dollar illusion. Essential reading for anyone serious about leadership, governance, and ethical business.

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The Best Business Books on Technology, Silicon Valley, and Modern Capitalism

Modern capitalism didn’t unravel overnight. It optimized itself there. This reading list examines the true mechanics behind Silicon Valley, platform power, and financialized growth, where narrative often outruns evidence and systems reward belief over accountability. From Theranos to WeWork, Facebook to crypto, these books reveal how confidence, capital, and concentrated power quietly hollow institutions long before collapse becomes visible.

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