The USSR Almost Builds The Internet (1970) w/ Kevin Roose
This Day (An America 250 History Show)
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Cyber Socialism: A Soviet Vision
This chapter delves into a historical pitch for a sweeping computational project in the USSR aimed at transforming economic command control. Through humor and contemporary parallels, it contrasts the ambitious technological vision of the 1970s Soviet Union with the rapid innovation mindset of Silicon Valley. The chapter also explores the tensions between centralized governance and decentralized internet structures, questioning the potential impact of Soviet-style cyber socialism on modern technology.
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