Contrary to popular belief, did you know that the military is responsible for the success of Silicon Valley?

2015-10-05T18:28:18-04:00

Now living in the valley for a while, I was surprised to learn that the military was the original creator of what we call today the technology center in Silicon Valley. Nice to know given the very anti-military sentiment in this part of California...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTC_RxWN_xo

Secret History of Silicon Valley

[Recorded: November 20, 2008] Today, Silicon Valley is known around the world as a fount of technology innovation and development fueled by private venture c...

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Oct 5 at 2015 6:30 PM

2015-10-05T18:30:24-04:00

Ironic, but unsurprising. I know the military is often the instigator of new tech.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2015 6:36 PM

2015-10-05T18:36:12-04:00

There is a lot of technological innovations that can be attributed to the military.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Oct 5 at 2015 7:38 PM

2015-10-05T19:38:16-04:00

Want solar power to really take off? Show the military it can be turned into a weapons system. Or even a tactical communications system...

Response by Kris Richey made Jan 2 at 2016 2:52 PM

2016-01-02T14:52:46-05:00

Government funding and the DOD's drive to be a technologically superior opponent re: Cold War built our huge technological base. I thought this was obvious? ARPA...