Research Seminar - August 25, 2000

Abstract

California is home to one in eight Americans and has a gross state product of a trillion dollars (Note: real dollars). At the heart of this phenomenal enterprise is Silicon Valley. It has a culture, work ethic, capitalist greed, and creative ability like no other in the world (some say thank goodness). "GOTO's" are for computers, but if you know the semantics of "TOGO's are here" - you are a Silicon Valley resident. Often referred to as planet California, this talk covers several cultural and technological aspects of this Silicon Valley Juggernaut. Time will be provided for questions, answers, debates, and brawls if required.

About the Speaker:
After UCLA, Gene lived and worked (both the same thing) in Silicon Valley for 20 years. He now lives in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and consults in Silicon Valley on occasion. He is currently a visiting Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.