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> "The reason why people put up with crazy looking people that are doing their thing in a different way is because we have historically delivered either jobs or
by pgodzin 8y ago
> "The reason why people put up with crazy looking people that are doing their thing in a different way is because we have historically delivered either jobs or national security," Karp told CNBC on Wednesday. "People understood the value of what we're doing."
Has Silicon Valley ever had a particular history of delivering "national security". I would say more than jobs or national security SV has delivered free or cheaper consumer-facing products, which is the real value the entire country has seen.
- et-al 8y agoSV has always worked with the DoD, and the internet was a DARPA project. More tangibly, Lockheed Martin was founded in Palo Alto, and Raytheon is still in the area. But I'm guessing your question is asking whether or not these products have resulted in "national security". Does having more fighter jets or satellites make us safer? Traditionally, yes. However in the 21st century, I think we need to focus more on robust systems of communication while building bridges with the rest of the world.
- pgodzin 8y agoCertainly he isn't referring to government contractors like Lockheed when referring to the tech companies of SV who have sold out America.
- dkersten 8y agoI remember reading a rather interesting "history of SV as a tech hub" type documentary series of articles that went all the way back to the 40's war effort.