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“Indeed, the construction of a global telegraph network was widely expected, by Briggs and Maverick among others, to result in world peace: 'It is impossible that old prejudices and hostilities should longer exist, while such an instrument has been created for the exchange of thought between all the nations of the earth.'”

Quote by Tom Standage

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Tom Standage, born in 1969, is a renowned journalist known for his in-depth reporting on technology and history. He is particularly skilled at presenting complex technical concepts and historical events in an accessible manner to a wide audience. more

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