The Power of Process: Episode 20 – How The Internet Was Invented – Part 05
In the wake of World War II, global tensions between superpowers shaped the innovations that would lead to the creation of the Internet. This episode dives into the historical and technological advancements driven by the Cold War, particularly the formation of DARPA and the development of ARPANET—the precursor to the modern Internet.
Discover the critical role of packet switching, a revolutionary process invented in the 1960s, that transformed data transmission by breaking information into smaller, manageable packets. Learn how this innovation made the Internet resilient to disruptions, even under the threat of nuclear attacks, and enabled a more efficient and reliable network for sharing data.
Join us as we unravel the story of ARPANET’s early milestones, the origins of computer networking, and how foundational concepts like packet switching remain at the core of the Internet today. This is the next step in understanding the process that reshaped communication forever.
🔗 Topics Covered in This Episode:
Cold War tensions and the birth of DARPA
ARPANET: The beginnings of the Internet
What is packet switching and why it’s revolutionary
Circuit switching vs. packet switching explained
How packet switching enabled a resilient network
💡 Perfect for history buffs, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the origins of the Internet!
#InternetHistory #PacketSwitching #ARPANET #ColdWarTech #DARPA #ComputerNetworking #TechEvolution #HistoryOfTheInternet
In the wake of World War II, global tensions between superpowers shaped the innovations that would lead to the creation of the Internet. This episode dives into the historical and technological advancements driven by the Cold War, particularly the formation of DARPA and the development of ARPANET—the precursor to the modern Internet.
Discover the critical role of packet switching, a revolutionary process invented in the 1960s, that transformed data transmission by breaking information into smaller, manageable packets. Learn how this innovation made the Internet resilient to disruptions, even under the threat of nuclear attacks, and enabled a more efficient and reliable network for sharing data.
Join us as we unravel the story of ARPANET’s early milestones, the origins of computer networking, and how foundational concepts like packet switching remain at the core of the Internet today. This is the next step in understanding the process that reshaped communication forever.
🔗 Topics Covered in This Episode:
Cold War tensions and the birth of DARPA
ARPANET: The beginnings of the Internet
What is packet switching and why it’s revolutionary
Circuit switching vs. packet switching explained
How packet switching enabled a resilient network
💡 Perfect for history buffs, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the origins of the Internet!
#InternetHistory #PacketSwitching #ARPANET #ColdWarTech #DARPA #ComputerNetworking #TechEvolution #HistoryOfTheInternet
