Betcha Didn’t Know that the internet you’re using right now began as a military project to survive nuclear war! Armon Newton uncovers how a Cold War-era communication experiment grew into the global phenomenon we know today. From the first email (sent between two side-by-side computers!) to the invention of the World Wide Web, this episode will have you marveling at the internet’s evolution—complete with coffee pot webcams, dial-up screeches, and even a near miss with the name “Cadaver.”
A Conversation about Impressions
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Fear Itself?
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2.2 The Butterfly Effect
Every single move you make and action you take matters for the entire world. Andy tells the story that proves why.
The Mystery of the Pass Around
Watch and listen as Gordon Mote records piano for a song he’s never even heard before. This fascinating inside look into recording a demo will leave...
Napoleon’s Rabbit War
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The Tell-Tale Heart
First published in 1843, this classic story is related by an unnamed narrator who tries to convince the reader of the narrator’s sanity while...
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