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How the 00s changed the tech world forever

Power User with Taylor Lorenz

CHAPTER

The Rise and Fall of the Dot-Com Era

This chapter delves into the tech landscape of the late 1990s, highlighting the dot-com bubble and the significant events that shaped it, such as the Netscape IPO. Personal anecdotes illustrate the rapid rise of entrepreneurs and the stark realities of companies like Pets.com, emphasizing the duality of idealism versus capitalism in the tech industry. It further explores the social implications of early internet and social media platforms, illustrating how they transformed youth culture and interpersonal relationships.

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