Detroit was the Silicon Valley of its day (roughly from 1900 to 1960 or 1970). Center of the tech universe. Cranking out modern wonders on a seemingly weekly basis. Awash in cash.
Look at it now. Things go on as before, until suddenly they can't.
Look at it now. Things go on as before, until suddenly they can't.
Silicon Valley's emphasis - digital computing devices and software - fuels multiple economic sectors. It seems far more diversified than the auto industry.