Surfers, Hollywood, freedom of expression, hippie culture, space travel – the world would be different without California. It doesn't matter whether the greatest mission of mankind is being prepared in Pasadena, students in Berkeley are fighting for their right to freedom of expression or the hippies in San Francisco are turning society upside down. The "golden state" on the west coast of America is always one step ahead and is revolutionizing the world with its attitude to life and innovative strength. (text: arte)