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Silicon Valley

In this two-part series on the history of Silicon Valley, hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook engage with Mark Andreessen to explore the region's evolution from military R&D to a hub of technological innovation. They examine key developments such as Stanford's entrepreneurial culture, the role of Hewlett-Packard, and the impact of the chip revolution. Listeners gain insights into the internet's historical significance, cultural effects, and future as Andreessen discusses concepts like the filter-bubble debate and the transformative power of software.