Lecture

The Birth of the Web

Description

This lecture explores the origins of the World Wide Web, starting from Vannevar Bush's vision in 1945 to Tim Berners-Lee's development at CERN in 1989. It delves into the creation of the first website, the key technologies of the web, and the evolution towards Web 2.0, addressing both the positive impact on user participation and the challenges of data surveillance and centralization. The lecture also raises questions about the future of the web, emphasizing the importance of user engagement and the potential for decentralization and enhanced data security.

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