This Day The USSR Almost Builds The Internet (1970) w/ Kevin Roose
Nov 10, 2024
In this discussion with Kevin Roose, a New York Times technology columnist, the spotlight is on Victor Glushkov's ambitious 1970 vision for a decentralized internet in the USSR. Roose dives into the clash between Glushkov's visionary ideas and the limitations of Soviet innovation. The conversation highlights how this early proposal may have spurred U.S. advancements in network technology. They also explore the contrasts between Soviet cyber socialism and the rapid innovation of Silicon Valley, raising questions about centralized versus decentralized tech development.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Visionary Predictions: The Internet Before the Internet
01:42 • 2min
Techno-Futurism and Cold War Connectivity
03:51 • 9min
Exciting Announcements: A Book and a New Podcast
12:23 • 2min
Cyber Socialism: A Soviet Vision
14:14 • 8min
Funding Evolution: Past and Present
22:02 • 5min