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The Forgotten Story of How Conservatives Shaped the Internet w/ Becca Lewis

Tech Won't Save Us

CHAPTER

Revisiting Gilder's Internet Legacy

This chapter explores the historical impact of George Gilder on the internet's evolution during the 1990s, contrasting right-wing perspectives with dominant narratives from figures like Steve Jobs. It highlights the fading recognition of Gilder's ideas post-dot-com crash and examines the role of conservative thinkers in shaping early internet discourse. The chapter further discusses the ideological connections between conservative movements and technological developments, alongside their influence on mainstream media narratives.

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