What started as a single message in 1969 has become the world’s biggest communication network — but how did we get here? We chat with Justin Zobel, computer science academic and Melbourne’s very own “search engine guy,” about the early controversy around Australia’s role in the internet’s creation, how it’s evolved, and the lasting impact of online culture on Gen Z. Justin also shares his take on the good, the bad, and what he hopes the next era of the internet will bring.

 

Presenters: Sam Kelly and Rubey Philp

Executive Producer: Harper Pestinger

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