In the heart of Silicon Valley during the transformative 1970s and early 1980s, a group of visionary men and women set the stage for the technological revolution that would define the modern world. "Troublemakers" by Leslie Berlin is a riveting exploration of the untold stories of these individuals whose innovations laid the groundwork for the digital age. From the birth of the internet and the microprocessor to the founding of companies that would become titans of technology, Berlin weaves together the narratives of pioneers who worked across generations and industries to turn science fiction into reality. Berlin introduces readers to a cast of characters including the unsung heroes and well-known innovators like Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison, whose relentless pursuit of the unthinkable spurred the development of personal computing, video games, biotechnology, modern venture capital, and advanced semiconductor logic. In a mere seven years, within a thirty-five-mile radius, these "troublemakers" not only launched five major high-tech industries but also shaped the political and social fabric of Silicon Valley. "Troublemakers" is more than just a history of technology; it is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of innovation and the extraordinary individuals who dreamed of a world transformed by technology and, through their daring and ingenuity, made it happen.