> I flat out do not understand the strategies of these cities who are trying to become tech hubs. The known-good approach, of spending decades building educati

> I flat out do not understand the strategies of these cities who are trying to become tech hubs. The known-good approach, of spending decades building educational, financial, cultural, and business conditions that enable tech hubs is difficult and slow and expensive. Cities are looking for ways to shortcut this that are palatable to voters who often don't really see a need to change things. I think you've hit on it: a lot of people and places see tech businesses as something not significantly different from a car plant.