Moore’s Law by Arnold Thackray Summary
Overview of Moore’s Law
Moore's Law chronicles Gordon Moore's revolutionary prediction that transformed computing forever. This quiet genius's 1965 forecast drove the exponential growth of semiconductors, reshaping everything from smartphones to medicine. What happens when transistors reach atomic size - will innovation's heartbeat finally flatline?
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The Silicon Revolution's Quiet Architect
In a world that celebrates tech visionaries like Jobs and Gates, Gordon Moore stands as the unsung architect of our digital age. His deceptively simple observation-that computing power would double roughly every two years while costs decreased-has proven remarkably accurate for over half a century. This principle, now known as Moore's Law, isn't just some obscure technical detail; it's what Warren Buffett calls "the organizing principle of the technological revolution." Without it, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen notes, "none of the internet would have happened." Yet Moore himself remains largely unknown to the public-a soft-spoken chemist who transformed humanity's relationship with technology through methodical analysis rather than charismatic showmanship. His story reveals how profound impact often comes not from dramatic disruption but from quiet persistence and clear-eyed foresight.
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