This video was another useful tool in further understanding the origins of the internet. Prior to this class I assumed that the internet was put together by a boy genius with scraps from the junkyard. Interestingly enough another class of mine is reading Paul Starr, The Creation of Media, which discusses how politics have influenced every media outlet ever established (among other topics). I couldn't help but think that again, a major advancement in media, technology and communications occurred because of politics. If it hadn't been for the "threat" of Sputnik or Cuba's development of missiles, our government may not have spurred the internet to life as rapidly.
The jump in the capabilities from the first computers to now it also astonishing. To think that a machine taking up the size of a room can now be stored in someone's pocket, shows the opportunity that still waits to be realized.
I like that you were honest in saying before this video you thought a little boy genus made the internet. I mean hard to believe it actually took a lot of effort right? Naw just kidding, but I do agree it is very interesting that in order for the internet to come out huge it had to be forced by a threat of potential missiles in cuba. Also interesting last sentence...
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