01 / The world before
Communication across distant machines was limited and specialized.
02 / The discovery
Networking protocols and large-scale telecommunications connected systems.
03 / The people
Computer scientists, network operators and standards bodies.
04 / The obstacles
The digital divide remains substantial.
05 / The world after
Billions came online, but access and quality vary.
06 / Why it still matters
Connections depend on infrastructure, institutions and skills.