In the twilight of the 20th century, as the digital age cast its long shadow across the globe, Michael Lewis embarked on a quest not just to uncover a story but to document a revolution. "The New New Thing" navigates through the heart of Silicon Valley, a place where dreams are both made and dismantled, to chart the meteoric rise of a figure who epitomizes the spirit of the era: Jim Clark. A visionary whose fingerprints are on no fewer than three billion-dollar enterprises, Clark is more than a man; he is a living testament to the audacity of innovation. This narrative doesn't just trace the trajectory of Clark's unprecedented success; it delves into the very fabric of the Internet revolution, capturing its essence and its impact on the world. Lewis, with his characteristic wit and keen observational prowess, crafts a narrative that is as much about a singular individual as it is about the seismic shifts in technology and culture that defined the end of the millennium. "The New New Thing" is not merely the story of one man's ambition, but a compelling account of the creation, chaos, and constant change that marked the dawn of the digital age. Through the lens of Jim Clark's remarkable journey, Lewis offers readers a front-row seat to the spectacle of Silicon Valley, where innovation is currency and the future is always one idea away. This book is an essential chronicle of a time when the world as we knew it was reinvented before our eyes.