For the majority of people, the internet is fully integrated into our daily lives. In the 30+ years since it became publicly available, it has revolutionized communication, healthcare, education, business operations, entertainment and so much more. Today, the internet is so deeply embedded in our lives and work that it feels intangible. But there’s a hidden physical world behind all our digital experiences—a world of fiber-optic cables, routers, switches, firewalls, satellites, subsea cables, and, of course, the data centers where much of the world’s technology infrastructure lives. These material elements, along with the teams of engineers who keep them operating,…

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