About this episode

The episode discusses the early history of the internet and notable figures like Claude Shannon.

In which Futureling Luke Burrage and John discuss the early history of the internet, Claude Shannon, information theory, and one of the least likely professions ever to be called "Sir". Certificate #28099.

People in this episode

Host: Luke Burrage

Guest: John

Topics covered

• history of the internet
• Claude Shannon
• information theory
• professions
• society

Keywords

• internet
• Claude Shannon
• information theory
• history
• professions

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Internet

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