Ep 26: A Cowboy History of the Internet

Welcome to the Beef News Podcast—Build Out Locally, Broadcast Globally— from The Beef Initiative and the I Am Texas Slim Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit.Here, we cut through the noise—bringing you straight talk from ranchers, health leaders, and food freedom advocates.We re-broadcast public forums, interviews, and podcasts featuring our team— plus original episodes from the frontlines of the food sovereignty movement.Every episode includes a direct link to the original broadcast in the show notes.Check out those hosts, support their work—this is a shared fight.Want to support us?Find local beef at BeefMaps.comGet exclusive deals at WelcomeToBeef.com Donate or partner with us at SaveBeef.orgRanchers—grow your market at Beef.SupportAnd if you’re listening on Fountain or any Podcasting 2.0 platform,you can tip us in Bitcoin to keep these voices on the air.Beef News listeners: Take 10% off your purchases at The Beef Initiative using the discount code RanchMama at Checkout.Build Out Locally. Broadcast Globally. Let’s get to it.Title: A Cowboy History of the InternetEvolution of InternetTCP/IP Protocol (Robert Kahn)DNS Protocol (Paul Mockapetris)Impact of Big TechSocial Media InfluenceHTTP (Tim Berners-Lee)Internet & Attention SpanInternet & Behavior ChangeInternet & Beef IndustryThe Beef InitiativeCentralization of CommerceCentralization of BankingInternet's Layered StructureCyber PunksFuture of Internet (Robert Kahn)"The Cowboys History of the Internet" by Texas Slim, provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution of the internet from its inception to the present day. He shares his personal journey from being a cowboy in West Texas to becoming a tech-savvy individual in Austin, Texas. He discusses the early days of the internet, which was primarily text-based and open-sourced, and how it has transformed into a multimedia platform that is largely controlled by big tech companies.Slim emphasizes the importance of understanding the internet's layered structure, from the foundational protocols like TCP/IP and DNS to the surface-level interfaces we interact with today. He laments the loss of the internet's initial vision of free information exchange and criticizes the centralization and control exerted by tech giants. He also highlights how the internet has impacted our attention spans and behaviors, particularly through social media platforms.The podcast also delves into the intersection of the internet and the beef industry. Slim explains how the internet has influenced the industry, from selling products online to the centralization of commerce and banking. He introduces the Beef Initiative, a project aimed at pivoting away from the third layer of the internet and providing an umbrella of protection, marketing, and intelligence for the beef industry.In conclusion, "The Cowboys History of the Internet" is a thought-provoking exploration of the internet's evolution, its impact on society and specific industries, and the need for a return to its decentralized, open-source roots.Links:Robert Khan: https://archive.org/details/newsconsole-futureofit_robert_kahnmoviesInternet Governance Raw Footage: Paul Mockapetris https://archive.org/details/igovernance_rawfootage_Paul_Mockapetris1995 Vannevar Bush Symposium, Tape 5 - Tim Berners-Lee: https://archive.org/details/XD1941_4_95VannevarBushSymTape5_TimBerners-LeeJoin the movement: https://beefinitiative.com/eventsUpcoming Events - Join UsTHE BEEF INITIATIVE Northern California June 17, 2023 (https://beefinitiative.com/pages/northern-california-beef-initiative-event)Social Media - Follow, Like, Subscribe and Share👉 YouTube and YouTube Shorts:https://www.youtube.com/@iamtexasslim👉 Twitter:@modernTman: https://twitter.com/modernTman@TexasSlimsCuts: https://twitter.com/TexasSlimsCuts@beefinitiative: https://twitter.com/beefinitiative👉 Instagram:@iamtexasslim @texasslimscuts👉 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/texasslimscuts👉 TikTok:@TexasSlimsCuts: https://www.tiktok.com/@texasslimscuts🤠🌍 Join us on an incredible journey as we expand Texas Slim's Cuts and empower regenerative ranchers around the world with digital market access! 🌐 Your support can make a difference in saving children's lives by providing healthier food options and promoting sustainable practices. 🌱👦👧🎉 DONATE Value for Value NOW and become a vital part of this global movement! 💪 Together, we'll help ranchers with the equipment, talent, skill, and drive they need to make a lasting impact. 🚜🌾💰 Contribute here: https://producers.beefinitiative.com/donate#TexasSlimsCuts #DigitalMarketAccess #RegenerativeRanchers #SaveChildrensLives #Value4Value #DonateNow #JoinTheMovement #GlobalImpact #SustainableFuture #HealthyFoodOptionsValue4Value - Support our ad-free content! Use our code to get started on Fountain:https://fountain.fm/iamtexasslim?code=95b801c849Find the best V4V apps here: https://podcastindex.org/appsJoin our movement! Get involved in ...