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1994: "Today Show": "What is the Internet, Anyway?"

Chrissy Miklacic · news · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

A 1994 Today Show clip in which hosts puzzle over what the Internet is and how to say the at-sign in email addresses. It is a short archival piece from the early days of the web.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Used as a stock example of mainstream bafflement at new technology, often invoked in crypto debates.

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What HN commenters said

  1. “Here is one of my favorite videos from the early days of the web.”

    Hosts puzzle over the at-symbol and what the internet is.

    rmatt2000, 2022-09 · Recommendation · in “Are You Ready for the Internet? (1994) [video]”

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Topics: today show, 1994, internet history, email, media

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