Who Invented the Internet? And Why?

Nuclear war, cat gifs and reddit? Wait, what?

Who was the genius who came up with all of that? The internet is such a crucial tool in our daily lives today that we hardly remember that it hasn't been here forever. But yeah, it is actually not that old. We still have fuzzy memories about the time before the first thing in the morning was to check email and browse our favorite blogs and youtube channels. Well, let's explore how the internet came into existence and why.

And another Kurzgesagt video that isn't depressing! Don't get used to it though.

Thanks to Max from Moby Digg for the cat ;)

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[jadenfox]

6:07 I think Kurzgesagt is disappointed with our comments....

[WonderWhy]

Excellent video. The animations on these videos are incredible. 

[UPlayNetwork]

*The internet is undoubtedly the biggest invention of all time*

[notabotgaming]

I am taking a course on Back-end development and was sent to watch this video. So I would say that you are doing great work. Keep it up Kurzgesagt team!

[emmanuel]

who else here is doing a Kurzgesagt marathon?

[Ciaran]

"You are gonna haven't any virginity after me!"


This channel is pure genius

[atomgarcia]

1. Go to 1:36 and pause.
2. Turn on 1080p.
3. Read person with yellow shirt's belt.
4. Look at the green Dalek at the right of the screen.
5. Look at the Tardis on the top shelf.
6. Never think of Kurzgesagt in the same way again...

[deirenne]

"zebra's have stripes your argument is in salad"

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you win any dispute.

[siriusly]

I watch your vids at the gym so I get smarter and fitter at the same time

[theholyasdf]

I'm leaving a comment, am I better human being now?

[vickyfritz]

A big hug to everyone who’s a part of making these videos :) you guys are awesome 👏🏼

[renellclarke-patterson]

Extremely concise and informative video about the origins of the internet. So simple even a child could understand but with accurate information. Thank you for this educational video.

[cookieslife]

how'd you know I was slacking off at work?...

...Are you spying on me?

[pes_the_battle]

Hey! I am from Coursera Front End Development Course. Nice Video Buddy!

[xionkale]

>, > who else paused the video to read the comments in the end ? i know i did xD

[peterl]

Very informative! Didn't realize how crucial it was to be born in the nineties for me (and many of my friends, coworkers etc). Imagine living in an age where in order to see something like Niagara falls, or to find research material for school you would have to actually GO there. I also didn't realize how relatively simple the whole system is: processors, connections, encryption, decoder, script and then boom... Youtube! Thanks guys for another awesome video.

[pablou]

the best channel i've seen in a long time!

[dgareandro]

I promise this is most probably among the best if not the best channel on all YouTube

[makeupbyushna]

It is difficult for me to imagine life without internet