Get the Summary of Theo Baker's How to Rule the World in 20 minutes. Seventeen-year-old Theo Baker arrived at Stanford University as an idealist, drawn to its image of innovation and excellence. However, he quickly discovered a rot within the powerful Stanford-Silicon Valley nexus: a culture of naked ambition, exploitation, and widespread misconduct. While reporting for the student newspaper, Baker began investigating Stanford's president, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, and uncovered allegations of research misconduct spanning decades. His reporting triggered intense scrutiny and ultimately contributed to the president's resignation. Part memoir and part investigation, How to Rule the World (2026) offers a revealing look at Silicon Valley's culture of power, privilege, and innovation through the eyes of a young journalist whose work made national headlines.
