Why did the world suddenly run out of chips?In this episode of Everything Explained in 5 Minutes, we break down the global semiconductor shortage — how it started, why it disrupted everything from smartphones to cars, and what it tells us about the fragile future of tech.We cover:What semiconductors are, and how they’re madeHow COVID, climate events, and geopolitics collidedWhy Taiwan holds the key to the global chip supplyWhat countries like the U.S. are doing to fix itAnd why this crisis is far from overIt’s the story of the smallest component with the biggest impact.

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