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In 1956, William Shockley returned to Palo Alto, California, aiming to further the semiconductor technology he had helped create. He established Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory with ambitious goals, attracting some of the brightest minds in the industry, including Gordon Moore, Robert Noyce, and Jean Hoerni. However, Shockley's erratic management style became a significant roadblock to progress. His penchant for controlling the designs, particularly flawed semiconductor models, stifled the creativity and innovation of his team.