The story of the internet's invention is one of collaboration and decentralization, where a team of graduate students worked together to create a network that could survive a Russian nuclear attack, but ultimately did so to avoid the draft. This collaborative nature of the internet is still evident today, with people working together to create new protocols and features, such as incorporating Bitcoin and small payments. The decentralized nature of the internet allows for collaboration by people who have never met or seen each other, making it a truly unique and powerful tool.
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