EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 1 MIN
The Day We Almost Lost the Internet: A Hidden Crisis in Tech History
from Tech Bytes: History Behind Innovation · host Adam Scott
In this episode, I imagined a world without the internet and explored how close we came to that reality in 1988 with the Morris Worm. I discussed how a grad student's experiment spiraled into chaos, affecting thousands of computers and prompting the creation of cybersecurity measures we now depend on. It was a turning point that taught us the importance of being prepared and resilient. We delved into how innovation can sometimes come with unexpected risks.
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In this episode, I imagined a world without the internet and explored how close we came to that reality in 1988 with the Morris Worm. I discussed how a grad student's experiment spiraled into chaos, affecting thousands of computers and prompting the creation of cybersecurity measures we now depend on. It was a turning point that taught us the importance of being prepared and resilient. We delved into how innovation can sometimes come with unexpected risks.
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