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Connecting Computers: A Revolutionary Idea
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06:54 - 13:46 (06:51)

A group of people came up with the idea of connecting computers to create a network that could assist in solving complex problems. They envisioned hooking up as many as 12 to 15 computers and matching each computer's strengths with that of a university or group of researchers to work together effectively.

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The idea of the internet as the cloud is a great marketing strategy, but in reality, it requires huge plots of land, massive data centers, and a reliable electrical grid, making it costly to implement.
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Cloud Computing
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The idea of the internet as the cloud is a great marketing strategy, but in reality, it requires huge plots of land, massive data centers, and a reliable electrical grid, making it costly to implement.

Chapter
Connecting Computers: A Revolutionary Idea
Episode
#213 - James Ball - Who Owns The Internet & How It Owns Us
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
A discussion about the development of computers and their connection to the internet, including a revolutionary set of ideas to connect different types of computers and the opportunity to receive funding to network existing computers.
09:50 - 13:46 (03:55)
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Computers
Summary

A discussion about the development of computers and their connection to the internet, including a revolutionary set of ideas to connect different types of computers and the opportunity to receive funding to network existing computers.

Chapter
Connecting Computers: A Revolutionary Idea
Episode
#213 - James Ball - Who Owns The Internet & How It Owns Us
Podcast
Modern Wisdom