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How the internet works with packets
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13:46 - 20:02 (06:16)

The internet revolves around the transmission of packets, which are broken up pieces of data that travel through various routes to deliver information to its intended destination in the correct order.

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The internet runs on packets, which are like little envelopes containing data, that are sent between devices to enable communication and information sharing.
13:46 - 15:48 (02:01)
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Internet
Summary

The internet runs on packets, which are like little envelopes containing data, that are sent between devices to enable communication and information sharing. This innovation has revolutionized the way we connect and communicate online.

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How the internet works with packets
Episode
#213 - James Ball - Who Owns The Internet & How It Owns Us
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The US government developed a reliable communication network for nuclear strikes by using different routes to send signals to avoid signal jamming, ensuring the accuracy of the message.
15:48 - 18:20 (02:32)
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Communication Network
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The US government developed a reliable communication network for nuclear strikes by using different routes to send signals to avoid signal jamming, ensuring the accuracy of the message.

Chapter
How the internet works with packets
Episode
#213 - James Ball - Who Owns The Internet & How It Owns Us
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The Mutual Assured Destruction theory was actually used to enable a more efficient communication system to locate nukes if the US were to be struck first.
18:20 - 20:02 (01:42)
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Mutual Assured Destruction
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The Mutual Assured Destruction theory was actually used to enable a more efficient communication system to locate nukes if the US were to be struck first. The implementation of such systems needed to be perfect, hence handing it over to the experts on the West Coast was crucial.

Chapter
How the internet works with packets
Episode
#213 - James Ball - Who Owns The Internet & How It Owns Us
Podcast
Modern Wisdom