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> But there is nothing magical or special about Switzerland other than a concentration of interest. You could say similar things about Silicon Valley. And yet
by Matthias247 8y ago
> But there is nothing magical or special about Switzerland other than a concentration of interest.
You could say similar things about Silicon Valley. And yet most people agree that it’s a super important place for all tech stuff. So it seems to be a very relevant factor.
- tnecniv 8y agoThat area is pretty tech oriented and there are a number of research groups in at ETHZ that work with drone platforms exclusively. It's no accident that the Valley is next to a group of strong universities.
- servs 8y agoI wouldn't say so. SV has always had quite specific points that, for a lot of people, made it more appealing than the alternatives. There are a number of technology "interested" areas in the US including Dallas, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, New York and a lot more "lesser" ones that aren't SV.
- Annatar 8y agoHaving lived in Silicon Valley, there is one magical thing: climate. It is warm year-round; Spring comes in January; You can go surf in the morning, go to work, and ski in the evening. Did I mention afternoons with 23 - 25 degrees Celsius in January?