As a retired tech person who is also one of the author's Third Culture Individuals, I couldn't agree with this sentiment more. The Bay Area startup scene is th

As a retired tech person who is also one of the author's Third Culture Individuals, I couldn't agree with this sentiment more. The Bay Area startup scene is the most sheltered and identical group of people I've ever worked with. It's why I finally turned it in: I just can't stand them. My zip code in Oklahoma is substantially more diverse in any type of way you can think of except superficial ones. As it turns out everyone acting like they're "open-minded" or "edgy" or "innovative" does not suddenly become true if it is universally parroted. It's an open joke for people who exist outside that system.