silicon valley
So much of the world you know was made possible by Intel founder Robert Noyce, co-inventor of the integrated circuit.
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If you’re a great engineer, you can get ahead in Silicon Valley — to a certain extent.
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How did psychedelics and computers converge?
It’s the first time the U.S. has fallen off the top 10 list since Bloomberg began its index.
Should there be a ceiling to the ambitions of Silicon Valley? It seems like a decisive “no,” according to the people who want to build new societies online, atop the ocean, and on Mars.
Who will live on the this brand-new floating nation in the South Pacific—and how?
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Studying philosophy has had a major impact on the power players of Silicon Valley.
For our future’s sake, let’s demand government funding for ‘little science’, says Hertz fellow Avideh Zakhor.
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In a world afraid of embarrassment, asking dumb questions is a super power, says Tim Ferriss. It takes a secure intellect to risk looking silly, but the rewards are there for the taking.
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Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial trends go through births and deaths, revolutionizing business attitudes before turning stale. Tim Ferris explains two trends: one near its death, the other very much alive and kicking.
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An ancient philosophy is becoming popular again thanks to author Ryan Holiday.
Two billionaires are apparently funding research into how we can escape the simulation they believe we’re trapped in.