Who Invented the Internet and How Did They Do It?

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The discussion centers on a HackerNoon article that explores the origins of the internet, highlighting the significant yet often overlooked contributions of its early creators in 1969. It raises two key questions: who invented the internet and what their contributions entailed. A link to a historical document from the Internet Society is shared, which provides further insights into the internet's development. Participants express appreciation for the historical context, noting the fascinating evolution from scientific theories to the technology we use today. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the foundational figures in internet history.
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A recent HackerNoon article delves into history on who created the internet:

In the autumn of 1969, a small group of people launched the most disruptive revolution of our time — and yet their names aren’t taught in high school history books, nor do we take off work to celebrate their birthdays. In this piece, I’d like to take a look at two questions: Who invented the internet? And what exactly they did they do?
https://hackernoon.com/who-invented-the-internet-f06a7ffb7f3c
 
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Wow thank you. I’ve downloaded it to keep around in my ebooks collection,

These paradigm changes are always fascinating to read about. Starting with an enabling science theory to enabling technology to what we have today.
 
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