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1968: Manhattan to Silicon Valley

1968: Manhattan to Silicon Valley

Update: 2025-06-11
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The provided episode offers an overview of a book titled "1968: Manhattan to Silicon Valley," which centers on a personal and journalistic journey through the pivotal summer of 1968. The narrative begins in Manhattan, highlighting its role as a hub of cultural and political ferment, marked by anti-war demonstrations, civil rights struggles, and widespread youth unrest. The journey then shifts to Palo Alto in Silicon Valley, portraying it as an emerging center of technological innovation that would profoundly impact the future. The book contrasts the social upheaval prevalent in urban centers with the burgeoning technological progress in California, emphasizing 1968 as a year of significant transformation in American history.

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1968: Manhattan to Silicon Valley

1968: Manhattan to Silicon Valley

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