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> The internet was conceived as a democratic haven, a realm where every individual had the potential to influence and shape their digital experience. I have a
by the-printer 3y ago
> The internet was conceived as a democratic haven, a realm where every individual had the potential to influence and shape their digital experience.
I have a hard time reconciling this perspective with history. Were any of these ideals present among the people/organizations responsible for the internet and the Web at the time that they were being developed? Or is sentiment like yours something that people adopted later on?
- RIMR 3y agoI was speaking more to the ethos that arose as the internet was opened up to the public and began to evolve in the late 20th century. You are correct that this is a far cry from its initial conception as a military communications network (ARPANET).