In sum, all the key technological developments that led to the internet were built around government institutions, major universities and research ce… - Manuel Castells
" "In sum, all the key technological developments that led to the internet were built around government institutions, major universities and research centers. The Internet did not originate in the business world. It was too daring a technology, too expensive a project, and too risky an initiative to be assumed by profit-oriented organizations.
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About Manuel Castells
Manuel Castells (born 9 February 1942) is a sociologist especially associated with information society and communication research. Since 2008 he has been a member of the governing board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
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Manuel Castells Oliván
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