An infuriatingly accurate piece on tech’s «bro» problem, illustrating how brilliant women are, over and again, being pushed out of tech.

Guest curated by Kyra Maya Philipps. From Weekly Filet #159, in April 2014.

Technology’s Man Problem

Technology’s Man Problem

The New York Times

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