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In the Plex

How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives

15 minSteven Levy

What's it about

Ever wondered what it's like inside the Googleplex? Get the ultimate insider's tour and discover the core principles that transformed a Stanford dorm room project into a global behemoth that dictates how you search, communicate, and live your life online. You'll learn the secrets behind Google's hiring process, its "20 percent time" innovation engine, and the data-driven mindset that shapes every decision. Uncover the strategies and controversies that defined its journey and learn how to apply its world-changing philosophies to your own work and ambitions.

Meet the author

Steven Levy is WIRED's editor at large and the definitive chronicler of Silicon Valley, having covered the digital revolution for over three decades for publications like Newsweek. His unparalleled access to Google's founders and executives allowed him to spend years inside the company, witnessing firsthand the creation of its culture and world-changing technologies. This unique insider perspective provides the foundation for his groundbreaking analysis of the Googleplex and its impact on our lives.

In the Plex book cover

What's it about

Ever wondered what it's like inside the Googleplex? Get the ultimate insider's tour and discover the core principles that transformed a Stanford dorm room project into a global behemoth that dictates how you search, communicate, and live your life online. You'll learn the secrets behind Google's hiring process, its "20 percent time" innovation engine, and the data-driven mindset that shapes every decision. Uncover the strategies and controversies that defined its journey and learn how to apply its world-changing philosophies to your own work and ambitions.

Meet the author

Steven Levy is WIRED's editor at large and the definitive chronicler of Silicon Valley, having covered the digital revolution for over three decades for publications like Newsweek. His unparalleled access to Google's founders and executives allowed him to spend years inside the company, witnessing firsthand the creation of its culture and world-changing technologies. This unique insider perspective provides the foundation for his groundbreaking analysis of the Googleplex and its impact on our lives.