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Didn't I read somewhere that both Ukraine and Taiwan are all about the global semiconductor supply chain? Ukraine controlling the supply of neon gas needed for
by brightball 4y ago
Didn't I read somewhere that both Ukraine and Taiwan are all about the global semiconductor supply chain?
Ukraine controlling the supply of neon gas needed for lasers and Taiwan controlling the knowledge and talent pool used for innovation?
- AnimalMuppet 4y agoHmm. One of the most frightening things I ever read pointed out that Hitler conquered Denmark (home of Niels Bohr) and Norway (source of the only industrial heavy water supply) before opening the large-scale war by invading France. In hindsight, that's terrifying. (I don't know to what degree those reasons played into choosing those two moves.) The parent is giving me somewhat similar vibes...
- bigbillheck 4y ago> I don't know to what degree those reasons played into choosing those two moves. Have you seen a map of Denmark and where it sits in Europe with regards to Germany?
- AnimalMuppet 4y agoSure. Now tell me about Norway.
- bigbillheck 4y agoEasy target with lots of coastline to support attacks on Britain.
- brightball 4y agoRead it here actually… https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30457490 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30457490