Topic: Silicon Crystals

Following the death of Intel co-founder Gordon Moore at age 94, a personal history of working at Fairchild Semiconductor is shared. The narrative details the process of "pulling" silicon crystals from boiling vats, a task primarily performed by women at the time. The segment also clarifies the origins of Intel, noting that Moore and Robert Noyce left Fairchild to form the company after a dispute involving William Shockley.

The hosts debunk a PR-driven story about a distillery that uses music vibrations to age whiskey, comparing it to pseudo-scientific theories about water crystals. They announce that there will be no meetup this Saturday and sign off from Austin and Silicon Valley, thanking their producers and the chat room.