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Like so many glossy travel brochures of “innovative” tour companies that promise “authentic experiences” and “unparalleled” service and luxury, only to offer the same ol’ same ol’ mass market herding to the top tourist sites, Silicon Valley is full of promises of companies that aim to “disrupt” an industry with products so amazing they’ll change people’s behavior for the better. In case you’re not familiar, Airbnb provides a slick-and-easy interface to let Joe Schmoes like you and me both list