This is the first episode of the new series, Semiconductors. Since no one will tell you what a semiconductor is, I will explain it very simply. It's okay if you're not sure about junior high school science. "Transistors are gatekeepers who can't concentrate," "Calculating with semiconductors is like grilling steaks in a trash can," and other things are explained in an easy-to-understand way. [Table of Contents] 0:00 When I read "Geopolitics of Semiconductors," the imaginary Mizuno is noisy 5:20 No one will explain "What is a semiconductor?", so I'll do it 16:34 Disclaimer. I'll talk about voltage and current mixed up 19:08 Review: Computers are just calculators 21:33 The goal is to be able to add with semiconductors 23:20 Introduction to the main characters of Computers 27:35 The essence of a computer is made of one type of part [Links to references] ○ "2030 Geopolitics of Semiconductors" https://amzn.to/3FMDUul → It is written in a good way about the intentions of each country regarding the strategic material called semiconductors. It's interesting, but the imaginary Mizuno is annoying. ○ "Illustrated Introduction: Understanding the Basics and Mechanisms of the Latest Semiconductors [3rd Edition]" https://amzn.to/3L8iAk8 →The explanation of the inside of a MOS transistor is based on this. ◯ "How are computers made?" https://amzn.to/3Mk65mU →It's amazing how the simple explanation helps you understand "how computers work in the first place". The explanation of the behavior of gates was very helpful. ○ "How to Make a CPU" https://amzn.to/3wdYYXy →A book on how to make a primitive CPU. Even if you don't make one, it's an interesting read. Horimoto didn't make one. Recommended for those who want to know more about the contents of this series. ○ "Computer Organization and Design, 5th Edition" https://amzn.to/39j42Rq →A textbook for computer science students. If you want a proper explanation, please read it. It's long, so it's hard to read through. Horimoto has only read parts of it. [Join the supporter community here] https://yurugengo.com/support [Parent channel: Yuru linguistics radio] / @yurugengo [Letter form] https://forms.gle/BLEZpLcdEPmoZTH4A *We look forward to receiving your fun letters! [Click here to request work!] [email protected] [Horimoto Mi Profile] Graduated from the Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University. Specializes in information engineering. Earn a living by creating and scattering content on the web. His current main source of income is "a paid note magazine that writes bad things about people in an academic way." Twitter → / kenhori2 Note Magazine → https://note.com/kenhori2/m/m125fc452... Personal YouTube → / @kenhorimoto [Mizuno Taiki Profile] Graduated from the Faculty of Letters, Nagoya University. Specializes in linguistics. Works as an editor at a major publishing company. You might think that his knowledge of linguistics is useful in his main job, but that's not the case.