History of the Internet

I have to admit, I am a person who most definitely over-uses the internet in my daily life, yet I really had no idea at all about how everything worked before listening to Wednesday's lecture. I think Melih Bilgil's overview of the history of the internet is a great resource for people like us who are trying to familiarize ourselves with the inner workings of the net and how it functions. Although the YouTube video was illustrated in a very simple manner that is accessible for people with all levels of knowledge of the internet, I still find myself somewhat overwhelmed by all the different pieces that make up the whole! When I open up my internet browser or instant message with my friends for hours on end, I never really think about how many things go into making that possible. This is something I never really had the chance to reflect on until seeing Bilgil's video or learning some of the points that we have already covered in class. Along with Brooke, I would have to agree that I also think it's interesting how the internet was such a global effort, and it probably wouldn't exist without the help of these other contributors. After watching this video, I can definitely see myself thinking more actively about how the internet works each time I use it in my daily life. Have a good weekend everyone!