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The Underwater Internet
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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
How does the internet get information from across the planet to your house? While many people might guess it's a matter of satellites and synchronous orbits, they'd only be partially correct -- the vast majority of data zipping around online moves through a network of undersea cables. In tonight's episode, Ben and Matt explore how these cables work... and why more people should know about them.They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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