Michael Lewis' The New New Thing is an exploration of the life and career of Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jim Clark. The book profiles Clark's unique personality and his disruptive approach to building technology companies, showcasing his successes in founding Silicon Graphics and Netscape, and his struggles with corporate management and his own personal demons. Lewis delves into Clark's relationship with other tech pioneers, venture capitalists, and employees, revealing the intense pressures and rapid changes inherent in Silicon Valley's culture. He further examines Clark's relentless pursuit of new ideas, and the often-chaotic and unpredictable path he takes in creating billion-dollar enterprises.