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Nick Clegg, Back in London, Denounces Silicon Valley’s 'Macho Victimhood' Culture

Back in London with a new book, the ex-Meta policy chief separates his regard for Mark Zuckerberg from a broader critique of the Valley’s culture.

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Overview

  • Promoting How to Save the Internet, Clegg describes Silicon Valley as cloyingly conformist, herd‑like, and steeped in a mix of machismo and self‑pity.
  • He emphasizes that his criticism does not extend to Mark Zuckerberg, whom he portrays as thoughtful and endlessly curious.
  • Clegg says tech billionaires including Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook have recently sought proximity to Donald Trump.
  • He has left his U.S.-based role at Meta as of January and has returned to London.
  • He says he would campaign for the UK to rejoin the EU if that debate restarts, though not by seeking public office.