THE DEVELOPEMENT OF THE INTERNET AND THE BEGINNINGS OF THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
THE DEVELOPEMENT OF THE INTERNET AND THE BEGINNINGS OF THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
Author(s): Maulikkumar Shaileshbhai GolwalaSubject(s): Media studies, Information Architecture, Electronic information storage and retrieval, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie
Keywords: Internet development; digital revolution; ARPANET; computer networking; World Wide Web; digital technologies; societal transformation; communication; business; politics; culture;
Summary/Abstract: The development of the Internet is revolutionary, fundamentally changing the way we communicate, work and interact with the world. The purpose of this article is to discuss the origins and evolution of the Internet, examining its early precursors, the pioneering minds behind its creation, and the moments of transformation that brought it into the digital age. From the invention of ARPANET and the birth of the World Wide Web to the commercialization of the Internet and the subsequent digital revolution, this narrative provides a comprehensive overview of the Internet’s extraordinary journey. The article puts forward a thesis about the profound social impact of the Internet, from changing communication patterns to transforming economies and cultures. Looking ahead, we refl ect on the future of the Internet and its role in shaping the fate of the world, highlighting the importance of digital skills and cybersecurity in an increasingly connected and digitized global landscape. This article invites readers to learn about the captivating history of the Internet and its continuing impact on our lives, highlighting its status as one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. The research method used the analysis of subject literature and source materials.
Journal: Studia Społeczne
- Issue Year: 44/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 233-258
- Page Count: 26
- Language: English