Synthesized answer
The provided passages describe "The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story" as a book that "Tells the unlikely story of Silicon Valley through the life of one of its great achievers--Jim Clark" [1]. Jim Clark is identified as someone who founded Silicon Graphics and Netscape, and may be on the verge of another trillion-dollar company [1].
The passages indicate that the book's central thesis revolves around illustrating the narrative of Silicon Valley by focusing on the career and achievements of Jim Clark [1]. While this highlights the book's approach and subject matter, the specific articulation of the central thesis itself is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
Synthesized from the book passages below. Chat with the book on Feynman for follow-up.
From the book
Title: The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story by Michael M. Lewis Description: Tells the unlikely story of Silicon Valley through the life of one of its great achievers--Jim Clark, who founded Silicon Graphics and Netscape and may be on the verge of another trillion-dollar company. Categories: Biography & Autobiography Pages: 272 Snippet: Tells the unlikely story of Silicon Valley through the life of one of its great achievers--Jim Clark, who founded Silicon Graphics and Netscape and may be on the verge of another trillion-dollar company.