The State of the Internet: Living on the Network of Networks

The Internet has become one of the most peculiar realms that humanity has ever created. Come along as Ryan Richardson Barrett explains the elaborate networks that the Internet is comprised of in their current state and how they came to be. Outlined herein are not only the technological advancements that have brought the Web to its modern form but also the influence Internet connectivity has on individuals, both the good and bad. The State of the Internet strives to be as entertaining as it is informative and maintains a humanistic narrative even though the subject matter focuses on the Web, networking, search engines, and psychological impacts of Internet use. Unusual aspects of the online world are detailed, such as how the dark web functions using the Onion browser. Censorship is an important concept today as governments and companies take action to prevent people from accessing certain content. The State of the Internet also provides practical techniques for how to use search engines to their greatest effect.