Book · 2012 · Information highway
Tubes
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Tubes by Andrew Blum is a non-fiction book that investigates the physical infrastructure of the internet, tracing the actual cables and hardware that make global connectivity possible. On the a16z Podcast during the episode Network Effects, Origin Stories, and the Evolution of Tech, Marc Andreessen brought up the publication in May 2018. Although slightly misremembering the publisher as MIT during the broadcast, Andreessen highlighted the title as one of his absolute favorite examples when discussing technologies whose foundational origins predated their eventual widespread adoption. The speaker used the text to illustrate how complex technological networks develop over long periods before becoming ubiquitous parts of daily life. By weaving the book into a conversation about technological evolution and network effects, Andreessen demonstrated how understanding physical infrastructure helps contextualize modern digital advancements. The reference served to underscore the importance of looking back at the creation stories of critical technological systems to fully appreciate their contemporary impact on society and global communication.
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Marc Andreessen the other my other favorite example is MIT published a great book called tube years ago 1
“the other my other favorite example is MIT published a great book called tube years ago”
