Write a story about Silicon Valley, and the individuals through whom an author tells the tale renders the narrative as one of monopoly seekers, inspired venture capitalists, starry-eyed engineers or something entirely different. In The New New Thing , Michael Lewis chooses something entirely different. The story begins with a cliffhanger. Lewis is aboard Clark's latest brilliant idea, the boat Hyperion. Unlike a normal sailboat, which requires manual labor to travel, every part of Clark's vessel is run by computer.
Elaborate sensors track everything from the wind's angle to the kitchen table's position.
Great idea, except when you fuss with the details. But this isn't a story about a nerd. He is also the kid you used to invite over to your house who would play with your Legos and never clean up. The only thing I can do is start 'em.