A time machine to the dawn of the digital age
In short: Experience the year 2000 through the lens of a BBC special that predicted our current digital reality. This archive clip captures the moment the World Wide Web moved from a novelty to a cornerstone of modern life.
The broadcast from the BBC Futureworld exhibition in Bristol explores the early frontiers of digital broadcasting and the internet. It features early demonstrations of internet-enabled mobile phones, online gaming with haptic feedback and 3D goggles, and digital radio capable of global access.
The episode highlights the nascent stages of personal digital identity through reports on digital avatars and clones, while also showcasing the practical beginnings of web creation and public internet adoption.
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