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PLATO: The Computer Network That Shaped The Internet

PLATO: The Computer Network That Shaped The Internet

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Cola Buskirk joins Craig on this episode to talk about our favorite parts from The Friendly Orange Glow: The Untold Story of the PLATO System and the Dawn of Cyberculture by Brian Dear.

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The Friendly Orange Glow: The Untold Story of the PLATO System and the Dawn of Cyberculture by Brian Dear

Almost Impossible is hosted by Craig Cannon and Tim Hwang. Cola Buskirk helps us research and tell these stories. 

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