Tag Archives: Internet

Quote of the Day

Posted on May 21, 2014 by macromon

The Internet is the most deflationary invention of all time  – Todd Harrison,  Minyanville 

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China and the internet – The Economist

Posted on April 16, 2013 by macromon

Stunning,  564 billion people online! (click here if video is not observable)

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The Great Firewall of China

Posted on December 5, 2012 by macromon

The Chinese regime is famous for its “Great Fire Wall”—a comprehensive Internet censorship system that blocks websites authorities don’t want the public to see. But what about when the website’s hugely popular, like Twitter, and the people wanting to use … Continue reading →

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TedTalks: What is the Internet, really?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by macromon

When a squirrel chewed through a cable and knocked him offline, journalist Andrew Blum started wondering what the Internet was really made of. So he set out to go see it — the underwater cables, secret switches and other physical … Continue reading →

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500-million Chinese Using the Internet

Posted on January 18, 2012 by macromon

Stunning! (click here if video is not observable)

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How Much Does the Internet Weigh?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by macromon

Here’s a little diversion from the Euro tape bombs. (click here if video is not observable)

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