S1E9: A Little Less Conversation
Slate Technology
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The Transatlantic Cable: A Tale of Triumph and Failure
This chapter discusses the challenges and successes of laying the transatlantic cable in the 1850s, connecting the United States and England. It explores the excitement and celebration surrounding this technological achievement, as well as the subsequent technical issues and failures. The chapter also examines the impact of telegraph technology on communication, commerce, and the pursuit of world peace.
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