Summary:
The book examines how tech companies in Silicon Valley cultivate intense workplace cultures that fulfill employees' needs for belonging, identity, and purpose, effectively turning work into a secular religion. It explores the consequences of this phenomenon on individuals' personal lives, community engagement, and spiritual practices.
Key points:
1. Work as Worship: Chen notes that Silicon Valley workers treat their jobs with religious zeal, seeking purpose and community at work, much like a faith-based congregation.
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