Semiconductors and National Security

This chapter discusses the vital role of semiconductor production in U.S. national security, emphasizing the need for domestic manufacturing in response to potential threats from China and Taiwan. It analyzes the implications of government investments in corporations like Intel, while debating the balance between public intervention and private industry in safeguarding technological independence. The conversation also examines historical parallels, suggesting a large-scale initiative akin to the Manhattan Project to bolster military tech capabilities.