Interconnected: The Past, Present, and Future of the Internet

Course Overview

Join internet pioneer Vint Cerf for a 4-lecture exploration of how ARPANET evolved into today’s digital world, examining current challenges like net neutrality and envisioning tomorrow’s connected future.

Video Lessons

1. A Brief History of the Internet (34 min)
   Trace ARPANET’s evolution into modern internet infrastructure, including TCP/IP protocols and early tech giants
2. The Dangers of the Internet (24 min)
   Analyze privacy risks, content regulation gaps, and corporate exploitation in the digital age
3. Online Access and Preservation (25 min)
   Examine net neutrality challenges, ISP monopolies, and threats of digital dark ages
4. The Future of the Internet (25 min)
   Explore satellite networks, smart homes, AI integration and preparing for tomorrow’s web