What’s in a word? From the leisurely shopping arcades of the 19th Century to the algorithm-driven surfing of today, the nature of browsing has transformed from casual entertainment to coercive click-bait.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories:  technology,  education,  culture

Tags:  historical,  ai,  technology,  web browsers,