
Internet Origins: Ken McCarthy On 'How The Web Won' & The Rise Of A Connected World
Finding Genius Podcast
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Surfing the Early Internet Wave
This chapter delves into the excitement and transformative power of the early internet in the 1990s, highlighting the novelty of discovering diverse content online. It recounts pivotal moments in the development of web browsers and essential protocols, focusing on key figures like Jim Clark and Mark Andreessen, who made the internet more accessible. Additionally, it addresses the challenges of sustainability and the evolution of internet advertising, underscoring a critical meeting in 1994 that laid the groundwork for the commercialization of the web.
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