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#240 – Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity

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The Search Evolution: From Alta Vista to Google

This chapter explores the transformation of search engines since the 1990s, highlighting early platforms like Alta Vista and Ask Jeeves and their influence on Google. It also addresses the impact of commercialization on search results and the ongoing challenges in the education sector as it adapts to modern technology and business models.

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