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We Are the Nerds
Explore the surprising, often messy origins of social media, revealing how a few passionate outsiders built the digital worlds that now shape our connections and identities.
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“Explore the surprising, often messy origins of social media, revealing how a few passionate outsiders built the digital worlds that now shape our connections and identities.”
— Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, We Are the Nerds
Social Media Origins, Digital Identity, Online Communities
If you've ever wondered how the internet became the place we live, work, and connect, this will clarify the human stories and unintended consequences behind our digital lives, and this will help you see what to do next.
Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, a seasoned journalist, meticulously chronicles the often-overlooked human stories of the early internet pioneers, revealing the idealism and unexpected turns that shaped our digital landscape.