The Crystal Birdcage: Second Edition

In less than a generation, the Internet has become the backbone of human existence. Seemingly invisible, it permeates every aspect of our lives, allowing us to communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime, and travel across continents with ease. It enables modern medicine and agriculture to perform miracles that support a burgeoning global population. It maintains the power grids and public utilities that keep us warm and safe.

What if it were shut down, forever?

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