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Horse Breeding Influences Education
- Stanford's horse breeding system inspired early education reforms focused on optimizing youthful training.
- This agricultural science approach transitioned to human capital, cultivating faster inventors and engineers.
Military Funding Fuels Silicon Valley
- Silicon Valley's tech industry has been deeply linked to military funding since its inception.
- Companies like HP leveraged military contracts to grow while asserting dominance over regulatory constraints.
Silicon Chips Built for Missiles
- Silicon Valley technology initially advanced through defense technology like missile chips.
- This tech industry supported US military dominance during hot and cold wars affecting global power structures.