I found my copy of this issue and re-read the intro to the special section. Fortunately it is online and can share it here. With a couple of minor name changes I think the article could be written today, salaries in the valley greatly exceed the national average, some companies are out performing the rest of the world, the distribution of wealth from the growth of these companies is quite broad, Etc.
As satire, this article is entertaining. If the author meant to reflect reality, it's laughable.