> the idea that Silicon Valley succeeded due to a lack of noncompetes When people say "Silicon Valley succeeded," they're talking about Silicon Valley, the myt

> the idea that Silicon Valley succeeded due to a lack of noncompetes When people say "Silicon Valley succeeded," they're talking about Silicon Valley, the mythologized founding of the semiconductor industry in the 50's and 60's, beginning with the so-called Traitorous Eight. I think Apple's origins are also believed to have been enabled by the non-compete-less environment. It doesn't as much play into the success from the Dotcom era onwards.