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Marc Benzakein shares his journey from the early days of dial-up internet and bulletin board systems in the mid-1990s to today's always-connected world. The conversation explores how internet technology evolved from an intentional hobby requiring technical knowledge to an invisible utility, examining both benefits and drawbacks. Topics include the transformation of work-life balance, the shift from open standards to walled gardens, changing attention spans and entertainment expectations, and how younger generations are pushing back against constant connectivity through digital minimalism. The discussion reflects on how technology promised to reduce work hours but instead extended them, and considers whether society has the maturity to responsibly handle the power of instant global communication.

#201 – Marc Benzakein on How Life Has Changed During the Internet Era