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John Markoff: Floating Upstream: The Many Lives of Stewart Brand

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The Well Is in the Arc of the Well

The well or whole earth electronic link is an online community that was founded by Stuart and Larry Brilliant in 1985. Over its 37 year existence the well has played an important role in shaping the culture of the web. In 1997 Wired magazine called it the world's most influential online community key to the well's culture were the presence of many interesting technologists and writers within the community all communicating using their real names.

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