The Internet is Crack Podcast
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When the Internet Felt Like a Utopia Every new technology begins with optimism. Dr. Randolph R. Lewis reflects on the rise and fall of early internet idealism. From our conversation about his book Bummerland. Watch: youtu.be/s2_XY3-mBrg #Technology #InternetHistory #Bummerland #TechAndSociety
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