Summary:
The book explores the physical infrastructure of the internet, taking readers on a tour of data centers, undersea cables, and other tangible components that make up the global network. It demystifies the internet by revealing the actual buildings and hardware that enable our digital connectivity.
Key points:
1. Internet's Physical Nature: Blum stresses that the internet is a tangible network of cables, servers, and data centers, not just an abstract concept.
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