Technological Pivots
The Internet
January 1, 1983Distributed (ARPANET)Vint Cerf, Bob Kahn, Tim Berners-Lee
The Experience
A green cursor blinking on a black screen. The first 'LO' (Login) message sent that crashed the system.
Impact
The nervous system of humanity coming online. The zero-marginal cost of information.
Strategy & Logistics
Packet switching theory, TCP/IP protocol development, RFC standards.
Cost & Sacrifice
Millions in DARPA funding.
Users (1983)
~500
Users (2024)
5.4 Billion
Knowledge Base
Verified Sources
Related Origins
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