Diverse burst of technological innovation of the past 150 years, writes historian leslie berlin. Quote, five Major Industries were born; personal computing, video games, advanced semiconductor logic, modern Venture Capital and biotechnology. Unquote. The valley brought to life new Iconic Companies including apple, atari, genentech and major venture firms. Berlin spent six years doing research with many of the Unsung Heroes of this era behind these landmark developments and that set in motion these ripple effects which have literally changed the world. Tonight she joins us to discuss her new book, troublemakers Silicon Valleys coming of age. This side of the stage were really pleased to present a small exhibit just for you tonight of artifacts related to each of the seven Silicon Valley trouble merricks featured in troublemakers featured in her book. And were very thrilled to have several of the reimaginer troublemakers remarkable troublemakers with us tonight. So, al, mike and sandy, w
The Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution at Georgetown University and the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists invite Georgetown University students, faculty, staff, and alumni to the 2024 Doomsday Clock Town Hall. The town hall will consist of a panel discussion with members of the Bulletin’s Science and Security board, the experts who set the Doomsday Clock. […]