>The problem is that all cliques are self-reinforcing. There is no way to re-calibrate once the insiders have convinced themselves of their greatness. Sure the

>The problem is that all cliques are self-reinforcing. There is no way to re-calibrate once the insiders have convinced themselves of their greatness. Sure there is; don't join the clique. There is no law, private or otherwise, that says you can't play your own game and win. Despite the hype, the Valley isn't the only game in town even today. They can self-reinforce all they want but if they start losing because of outside forces then they will have to reexamine their assumptions or fail.