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Somewhat related to this discussion - it's really worth the one hour:

Secret History of Silicon Valley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTC_RxWN_xo

TL;DW The foundation for SV was laid during WWII by unrestrained spending (based on a huge amount of debt of course) by the US government on R&D. Private enterprise only came in once the foundation existed.



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