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"Wonder in Semiconductors: A Reflection on the Past and Gratitude for the Present"

Feb 7, 2024 - 6:37pmSummary: The speaker expresses genuine enjoyment in learning about semiconductors and their history. They plan to relax and possibly drive and climb, highlighting a contrast to their intellectual interests. They reflect on listening to Morris Chang and Jensen Huang speak 15 years ago during an induction into the Computer History Museum. They feel grateful for the internet, which provides access to such interviews, and for the opportunity to gain insights from figures like Morris and Jensen, considering it a sign of amazing times.

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Transcript: You know what, I feel a bit silly saying this, but it's one of the things that I genuinely enjoy is learning about semiconductors and the history of it. And here I am about to sit on a couch and maybe even go for a drive and go climb. I listened to Morris Chang and Jensen Huang talk 15 years ago as Morris was getting inducted into the Computer History Museum in whatever way. And holy crap, how blessed we are to have the internet and be able to get that kind of interview. And how blessed to be able to be in a position to watch it and listen to it and learn from the insights of someone like Morris and Jensen. So, amazing times.

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