The Code
The Code
How Government, Military, and Academia Built America's Tech Empire
About This Book
The Code (2019) explores Silicon Valley's transformation from a sleepy California agricultural region into the world's technology capital. Through meticulous research, O'Mara reveals that while innovation and entrepreneurial spirit played important roles, the valley's legendary tech companies owed their success primarily to massive military contracts and extensive government subsidies. This work dismantles popular narratives about garage startups and self-made visionaries, exposing the complex web of institutional support, political alliances, and public funding that truly powered the digital revolution.
Who Should Read This?
- Business founders seeking insights into the institutional forces behind successful tech companies
- Technology enthusiasts curious about the origins of transformative innovations
- History buffs interested in the untold stories of America’s digital transformation
- Students examining the relationship between government funding and private enterprise
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