The Chilean “socialist Internet” -…
Bob Morris @ Sep 9th 2003 00:05 - Category: Unfiled
The Chilean “socialist Internet” - circa 1972!
When Pinochet’s military overthrew the Chilean government 30 years ago, they discovered a revolutionary communication system, a ’socialist internet’ connecting the whole country. Its creator? An eccentric scientist from Surrey, UK named Stafford Beer.
This is a fascinating story. And yes, he really did link up Chile in ‘72 - long before the Internet…
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