Open Book, Open Mind; Jacob Silverman, "Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley"
New York Times bestselling author Jacob Silverman leads us on a critical investigation into the billionaires that increasingly run our lives, shape the global economy, and supported Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
“Jacob Silverman is one of the sharpest and most plugged-in tech commentators working today. He understands subcultures, politics and the internet. He can tell you what's in the black box, and what it's doing to our society. 'Gilded Rage' is unmissable.” ―Hari Kunzru
Doors open at 6 p.m. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book sales and signing with Watchung Booksellers.
Open Book / Open Mind is sponsored by Montclair Public Library Foundation, Watchung Booksellers, the New Jersey Council on Humanities, Anonymous, Dr. Alex and Doris Malaspina, David and Mary Lee Jones, and our individual Underwriters. We are also grateful for the generous support of our in-kind sponsors, First Congregational Church of Montclair, The George, and Amanti Vino. To support Open Book / Open Mind and other library programs, click here to donate.
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- Montclair Main - Auditorium, Montclair Main - Conference Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Author Talk
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jacob Silverman is the author of "Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection" and co-author of "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud," which was a New York Times bestseller. A contributing editor at The New Republic and The Baffler, and his work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Vanity Fair, and many other publications, Silverman lives in New York City.
ABOUT THE BOOK
“Jacob Silverman is one of the sharpest and most plugged-in tech commentators working today. He understands subcultures, politics and the internet. He can tell you what's in the black box, and what it's doing to our society. 'Gilded Rage' is unmissable.” ―Hari Kunzru
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