Chip War - the Race for Silicon Sovereignty

Chip War - the Race for Silicon Sovereignty

Author: Myth of the 20th Century - "Only the truth is banned." June 12, 2026 Duration: 2:24:43

In times past, wealth and power were often measured in land, given its accompanying population and natural resources. With the industrial revolution, access to cheap and plentiful energy such as coal and oil accelerated these natural advantages, and often determined victory or defeat in the high-intensity conflicts of the 20th century. But in the modern era, information and artificial intelligence are proving determining factors in conflicts in business and in war, from the success of search giants like Google to the decisive blow dealt to Iraq in the first Gulf War through smart munitions. Underpinning it all is the silicon substrate of semiconductor chips, delivering the necessary brainpower to compute all the algorithmic decision making that is written into our society and software. Tonight, we are joined by Arthur, having worked in semiconductor finance, to discuss the importance of this ever growing sector, and review the global race between East and West over the control of the increasingly complex supply chain spread across design and manufacturing in nearly every continent.

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-- References --

- Only the Paranoid Survive, Grove (1996)

- Pirates of Silicon Valley, Burke (1999)

- Semiconductor and beyond - Global semiconductor industry outlook 2026, PwC (2026) - https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/technology/semiconductor-and-beyond.html

- David Sacks Says AI Could Drive 75% Of US GDP Growth As Morgan Stanley Sees Big Tech AI Capex Surging Past $800 Billion In 2026 - https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/david-sacks-says-ai-could-220110765.html



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Myth of the 20th Century is a show that digs into the stories we think we know and examines the forces that shaped them. Guided by the principle "Only the truth is banned," this podcast peels back the layers of official narratives, exploring the intersections of history, current events, and power. Each episode is a deep dive into the foundational myths-political, social, and cultural-that define our modern world, particularly those emanating from and surrounding the American experience. The analysis is grounded in a belief that what is often presented as settled history is anything but, and that contemporary headlines cannot be fully understood without this crucial context. You'll hear detailed explorations of pivotal events, ideological movements, and the figures who championed or challenged them, all framed by a critical perspective that questions mainstream consensus. This isn't a recitation of dates and names, but a connective investigation into how the past actively informs the present. For those who find standard historical accounts lacking or suspect that news cycles are missing crucial depth, this podcast offers a different lens. It’s for listeners who want their history and politics presented without the usual filters, where the focus is on the underlying patterns and enduring consequences of twentieth-century dogma and ambition. Tune in for a challenging and consistently detailed audit of the century that made us, asking persistently whether the sun truly never sets on the American empire or if that itself is the most potent myth of all.
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