A computer virus that targeted every TSMC location worldwide and knocked out all their electronics would cause a global economic crisis. It's not just tech devices like smartphones or PCs that would be catastrophically disrupted, it's also other manufactured goods such as dishwashers and microwaves. The semiconductor shortage of the last couple of years illustrated that it's not only the tech sector that's reliant on ships but companies like car firms too.
Today we’re bringing you an episode on chips. No, not potato chips. Kevin has been pitching an episode on the truly fascinating world of chips and semiconductors for quite a while, but our friends at the The Ezra Klein Show got to it first. This week on Hard Fork: Ezra Klein’s engrossing conversation with historian Chris Miller. It’s a must listen. Thank you to Ezra for beating us in our quest for a great chips episode.
We'll be back with our regularly scheduled tech coverage, with Kevin and Casey next week.