10 Everyday Objects That Were Originally Invented for War

Abdul Waha

2. The Internet: A Network Born from Conflict

Don Andrews, Bill English, and Doug Engelbart at SRI's Augmentation Research Center during a meeting with sponsors of the program. The meeting was driven by NLS, which was used to display the agenda, show off the system features, and perhaps lay out other. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @DANIELA HERNANDEZ

The internet, a cornerstone of modern life, has its roots in the Cold War. The U.S. Department of Defense initiated the development of ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, to ensure secure communication in the event of a nuclear attack. Designed to be decentralized and resilient, ARPANET laid the groundwork for the global network we rely on today. As it transitioned from military to academic and eventually public use, the internet revolutionized communication, commerce, and information sharing. This transformation highlights the profound impact of military-driven technological advancements on society.

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2. The Internet: A Network Born from Conflict

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