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A listener note, this episode originally aired in 2021. From Wundry what I'm? In the Theranos grew into one of the most celebrated companies in Silicon Valley.

Founded by the young entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes,

Theranos promised a revolution in medicine.

The company would offer inexpensive blood tests for a variety of health conditions.

These tests would only require a few drops of blood, and with their availability in stores like Walgreens,

millions of Americans would gain easy access to vital

information about their health. It was a grand vision, but Theranos would never

make good on this promise. The Wall Street Journal published a searing expose revealing problems with the company's technology and leadership.

The article would ultimately destroy Therinos and lead to criminal charges against Elizabeth Holmes.

Therinos became a national sensation, exposing a dark side of Silicon Valley,

where companies often abide by a fake it till you make it mentality.

It's a strategy that can help court investors,

but it's also led some to wonder

whether the tech industry needs to fundamentally change.

My guest today is Charles Duheg, an investigative journalist and the best-selling

author of The Power of Habit, which explores how we can change our lives by changing our

habits. He's also the author of Smarter, Faster, Better.

As a reporter, Duhig was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2013 for a series that looked

at the global problems with the tech industry. Before becoming a reporter,

Duhig worked in private equity. In our conversation, we'll look at how

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