Do Tech Slogans Really ‘Make the World a Better Place’?

Do Tech Slogans Really ‘Make the World a Better Place’?
The simple deception of Big Tech’s aspirations
Maria Farrell
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7 min read·
Dec 4, 2018
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There’s a reason so many tech company slogans sound similar. It’s not just that they’re…
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Written by Maria Farrell
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Irish writer based in London. Tech policy, possible futures, politics. @mariafarrell http://www.crookedtimber.org
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