'We Should Not Be Friends' offers a rare view of male friendship
Literary editor Will Schwalbe's new book is a tale about connecting across divides — which is particularly heartening in our polarized culture.
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Literary editor Will Schwalbe's new book is a tale about connecting across divides — which is particularly heartening in our polarized culture.
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UnCovered review by Matt DiBella, ACLS Director
CHIP WAR: THE FIGHT FOR THE
WORLD’S MOST CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY is an inside look at one of the most
internationally sought after technology in the modern world. This book provides
the history and background on how scientists developed one of the most
influential pieces of technology by switching from vacuum tubes to placing tiny
transistors on a silicon wafer. From there the growth of microprocessors has
grown exponentially along with their impact on our daily lives. Today
microprocessors can be found in PCs, cellphones, automobiles, and
refrigerators. Over the past three years, their design and production has
played an even bigger role in politics and international relations. Author
Chris Miller provides a full view into the science, production, business, and
politics that goes into designing and producing one of the most valuable pieces
of technology in the modern world.
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