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A few thoughts for the end of the week

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Taegan Goddard
Feb 02, 2024
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I accidentally discovered the internet in 1989.

Fresh out of college and working as a research assistant at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C., I noticed one day that the computer on my desk was actually connected to other computers outside of our building.

I stumbled upon discussion groups called “Usenet” where people — mostly from governmen…

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