AcquiredJul 22, 2019

Huawei

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Notable books mentioned: Dune by Frank Herbert, The Earth Becoming Flatter

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Huawei mentions Dune by Frank Herbert and The Earth Becoming Flatter with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Dune The Earth Becoming Flatter

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Dune

Frank Herbert

reading it now like the influence on star wars is like so clear so clear especially the first one dune

The Earth Becoming Flatter

It's kind of unbelievable that to use the title of a book, The Earth Becoming Flatter and the world becoming more globalized, that we are moving into…

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For our first episode of Season 5, Acquired returns to Shenzhen to cover another Chinese technology giant, this one slightly... different from our past subjects: Huawei. From a backwater importer of PBX switches to the world’s second largest handset manufacturer and near-undisputed leader in 5G infrastructure technology, Huawei’s ascent over the past 30 years has been nothing short of spectacular, equaled only by the spectacular fireworks of recent events surrounding the company. What’s the story behind this global telecom giant, and what does its future portend for global tech and US - China relations? We dive in.

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The conversation centers on geopolitical analysis of technology.
A second recurring theme is speculating on company future.
Referenced books include Dune by Frank Herbert and The Earth Becoming Flatter.
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Dune

Frank Herbert

Best for listeners interested in political systems and science fictionOften cited around speculating on company future

“While on vacation, I reread the dune series by frank herbert; just excellent classic science fiction series apt for this episode because it’s an analogy of politics and political systems.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: speculating on company future

For: listeners interested in political systems and science fiction

Key quote: “reading it now like the influence on star wars is like so clear so clear especially the first one dune”

The host mentioned 'Dune' while discussing the complexities of political systems and their long-term implications, drawing a parallel to the speculative nature of evaluating a company without a clear transaction history. The book serves as an analogy for understanding intricate political dynamics, which resonates with the themes of the episode.

ASIN: B000R34YKC

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The Earth Becoming Flatter

Best for Listeners interested in globalization and technology trendsOften cited around geopolitical analysis of technology

“It's kind of unbelievable that to use the title of a book, The Earth Becoming Flatter and the world becoming more globalized, that we are moving into an era where there could be two technology stacks.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: geopolitical analysis of technology

For: Listeners interested in globalization and technology trends

Key quote: “It's kind of unbelievable that to use the title of a book, The Earth Becoming Flatter and the world becoming more globalized, that we are moving into an era where there could be two technology stacks.”

The host mentions 'The Earth Becoming Flatter' to illustrate the complexities of globalization and the emergence of distinct technology stacks in the East and West. This book serves as a backdrop for discussing how historical developments have shaped current geopolitical dynamics in the tech industry.

ASIN: 0312425074

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