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“Silicon Valley, "the largest legal creation of wealth in history," was built largely by unprofessional amateurs using math, sand, and the institutions of freedom. The Soviet Union had the greatest mathematicians on earth, and plenty of sand, but without the institutions of freedom their brilliant mathematicians were not empowered to create those devices that are changing the world.”

Quote by Michael Strong

Book:Be the Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World?s Problems

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Be the Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World?s Problems

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Michael Strong, born on February 8, 1918, was a renowned film actor from the United States. He was active in the film industry from the 1940s to the 1970s, known for his diverse roles and exceptional acting skills. more

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