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The New Geography of Innovation

The Global Contest for Breakthrough Technologies

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This groundbreaking exploration examines the evolving landscape of technological innovation and its transformation into a global phenomenon, challenging Silicon Valley's traditional dominance. The US has historically been the source of technologies that define modern computing, smartphones, e-commerce, and more, with most tech companies originating there. However, the perception of Chinese tech companies has shifted dramatically in recent years, prompting questions about the presence of other rising tech hubs. For instance, South Korea's Samsung competes with Apple in smartphone manufacturing, while the UK's Arm designs chips for over 90% of mobile devices. Sweden's Spotify leads in music streaming, and Taiwan's TSMC is a key player in semiconductors, alongside the Netherlands' ASML. Notably, popular games like Minecraft and Candy Crush have emerged from Nordic studios, and major electric battery manufacturers such as CATL, LG, and SK On are based in Asia. This narrative highlights the global diffusion of technology and innovation, as Silicon Valley's long-standing supremacy in creating billion-dollar tech companies is being challenged. The geography of innovation is changing, with a growing number of high-value tech companies emerging rapidly in diverse locations worldwide. This exploration reveals the new centers of technological advancement and their impact on the global economy.

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The New Geography of Innovation, Mehran Gul

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Pubblicato
2023
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Titolo
The New Geography of Innovation
Sottotitolo
The Global Contest for Breakthrough Technologies
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2023
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
368
ISBN10
0008327807
ISBN13
9780008327804
Serie
Descrizione
This groundbreaking exploration examines the evolving landscape of technological innovation and its transformation into a global phenomenon, challenging Silicon Valley's traditional dominance. The US has historically been the source of technologies that define modern computing, smartphones, e-commerce, and more, with most tech companies originating there. However, the perception of Chinese tech companies has shifted dramatically in recent years, prompting questions about the presence of other rising tech hubs. For instance, South Korea's Samsung competes with Apple in smartphone manufacturing, while the UK's Arm designs chips for over 90% of mobile devices. Sweden's Spotify leads in music streaming, and Taiwan's TSMC is a key player in semiconductors, alongside the Netherlands' ASML. Notably, popular games like Minecraft and Candy Crush have emerged from Nordic studios, and major electric battery manufacturers such as CATL, LG, and SK On are based in Asia. This narrative highlights the global diffusion of technology and innovation, as Silicon Valley's long-standing supremacy in creating billion-dollar tech companies is being challenged. The geography of innovation is changing, with a growing number of high-value tech companies emerging rapidly in diverse locations worldwide. This exploration reveals the new centers of technological advancement and their impact on the global economy.