The Silicon Eye
The Silicon Eye by George F. Gilder, published by W.W. Norton & Company in 2006, offers an insightful exploration of a groundbreaking startup in the digital technology revolution. This illustrated edition spans 318 pages and is presented in English. Gilder delves into the world of Foveon, a Silicon Valley company striving to dominate a two-billion-dollar market with its innovative imaging technology, which not only enhances image quality but also has the potential to serve as the visual component in artificial intelligence.
Readers will encounter a detailed narrative that highlights the contributions of influential figures such as Carver Mead and Federico Faggin, who played pivotal roles in the development of personal computing. Gilder’s extensive experience in covering the high-tech industry provides a unique perspective on the interplay of creativity, ambition, and chance that characterizes successful startups. The book examines the dynamics of the business and economics of the technology sector, making it a relevant read for those interested in the intersection of innovation and industry.
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Technology insider George Gilder delivers a “compelling” (“Wired”) look under the hood at a genius-fueled startup. Thanks to the digital technology revolution, cameras are everywhere–PDAs, phones, anywhere you can put an imaging chip and a lens. Battling to usurp this two-billion-dollar market is a Silicon Valley company, Foveon, whose technology not only produces a superior image but also may become the eye in artificially intelligent machines. Behind Foveon are two legendary figures who made the personal computer possible: Carver Mead of Caltech, one of the founding fathers of information technology, and Federico Faggin, inventor of the CPU–the chip that runs every computer. George Gilder has covered the wizards of high tech for twenty-five years and has an insider’s knowledge of Silicon Valley and the unpredictable mix of genius, drive, and luck that can turn a startup into a Fortune 500 company. “The Silicon Eye” is a rollicking narrative of some of the smartest–and most colorful–people on earth and their race to transform an entire industry. 13 illustrations.
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