99% Invisible The Lost Cities of Geo
Nov 3, 2020
Vivian Leigh, a Millennial producer deeply immersed in the digital landscape, explores the vibrant community of GeoCities. She shares how this once-thriving online metropolis helped users navigate the web's early days. The conversation highlights the passionate efforts of digital archivists preserving its rich history before its closure. Vivian also reflects on the nostalgia for this chaotic era, examining contemporary projects that celebrate its creativity while discussing the emotional ties formed within digital gaming communities.
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Early Internet
- Roman Mars' thesis advisor told him to explore the entire internet in one weekend.
- This was in 1994 when the internet was much smaller.
David Bohnett's Inspiration
- David Bohnett learned about the internet from magazines like PC World.
- He was fascinated and wanted to create something impactful using the web.
Beverly Hills Internet
- Bohnett and his partner started 'Beverly Hills Internet', which hosted websites.
- They struggled to attract consistent traffic due to the public's lack of internet understanding.
