• Herbert Hoover: The Godfather of Silicon Valley?

  • Sep 2 2024
  • Length: 53 mins
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Herbert Hoover: The Godfather of Silicon Valley?

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  • Rob and Ruairi dive into Malcolm Harris' provocative book Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World. They explore the book's story of California's Silicon Valley's rise as an economic powerhouse and its global influence, while also critiquing its central thesis. Rob finds much to admire in Harris' analysis but much to challenge as well. Today's episode is wide ranging, covering controversial arguments that Herbert Hoover is the driving force behind Reaganism, Silicon Valley's emergence, and a whole lot more. Join us for an engaging discussion that unpacks the historical roots of modern tech culture and questions the legacy of one of America's most established losers.

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