Each episode of Distillations podcast takes a deep-dive into a moment of science-related history in order to shed light on the present.
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Episode 18: Beyond the Chip
Semiconductors are at the heart of countless electronic devices. Although we often think of Silicon Valley as being built on computer chips, the companies that make the chips often depend upon materials and equipment manufacturers who build the component parts. On today’s show we explore some of the unheralded companies that have made the Digital Revolution possible.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:32 Introduction
01:20 Element of the Week: Silicon
02:46 Conversation with Griff Resor
06:26 Virtual Tour of the Computer History Museum
10:52 Quote: N. Bruce Hannay
11:05 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Hyungsub Choi and Mia Lobel for researching this show. Additional credits available at distillations.org.