Packet Switching: The Backbone of the Internet Since the 1960s

The foundation of the internet isn’t as new as you think. Packet switching, the technology that allows data to travel efficiently across networks, was conceived in the 1960s. Pioneered by Paul Baran and Donald Davies, this innovation laid the groundwork for the ARPANET—the precursor to the modern internet. Without it, there’d be no online world as we know it today!

Think that cutting-edge tech is brand new? Think again. Watch the full episode of IT SPARC Cast - Top Ten, where John Barger and Lou Schmidt count down the Top Ten Technologies That Are Older Than You Think. From the humble computer mouse to AI-powered neural networks, you’ll be shocked to discover just how far back these innovations actually go. Get ready for history, insights, and plenty of tech nostalgia.