Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast The Secret History of the Internet
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May 5, 2023 Explore the fascinating history of the internet, starting with the launch of Sputnik and its ripple effects on U.S. tech. Discover the early days filled with small networks and innovative projects, paving the way for modern communication. Learn about the pivotal moment in 1983 when the internet truly came alive with TCP/IP activation. This journey includes humorous anecdotes, the rise of commercial email, and the transformative creation of the World Wide Web. Plus, venture into the future with concepts of an interplanetary internet!
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Sputnik and DARPA
- The US panicked after Russia launched Sputnik in 1957.
- This led to the creation of DARPA, focused on advanced research to surpass other nations technologically.
NASA's Public Face
- DARPA's initial focus was missile and space tech, but public support for military programs was low.
- NASA was created as a public-facing, science-focused agency to garner support.
Isolated Supercomputers
- Early computer research was inefficient due to isolated supercomputers in universities.
- Connecting these computers through a network offered potential for time-sharing and collaboration.