120. The Religion of Techtopia — Carolyn Chen

<p>When work becomes religion in Silicon Valley  — that is the topic for this episode. With UC-Berekeley sociologist Carolyn Chen serving as our guide, helping us understand how tech workers have ushered in a new era of ritual and life in the shadows of productivity. For more on Carolyn's work, check out <a href= "https://www.carolynchen.org">her page</a> and buy her <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Work-Pray-Code-Becomes-Religion/dp/0691219087/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X7ANPNEJSR9V&keywords=work+pray+code&qid=1654622739&sprefix=work+pray+code%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1"> new book</a> today!</p> <p><em>Episode produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. A Special Thanks to <strong>Nick and Ashley Barnett </strong>for their contribution in making this podcast possible.</em></p>