Why the Soviet Union Didn’t Build the Internet w/ Benjamin Peters
Tech Won't Save Us
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What Is the Sibertonia of the Soviet Union?
The sibetonia was created in the early 20th century by a group of Russian scientists. They wanted to build computers that would be able to remember our most meaningful connections after life. The idea came from what has since been called russian cosmism, which is about imagining immortality and transhumanism. It's an interesting way for materialism and cosmism to flow together into formal work at the time.
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