About this podcast

Dive deep into the fascinating evolution of the internet and its future with The Vergecast. Hosts David Pierce and Nilay Patel engage in a captivating conversation with Taylor Lorenz, author of 'Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet,' exploring the genesis of online personalities from MySpace to TikTok. The episode also features Adi Robertson, who sheds light on the critical role and current legal challenges faced by the Internet Archive, a pivotal resource for preserving digital history. From the early days of social platforms to the complexities of digital preservation, this podcast unravels who built the internet and who is now striving to save it, offering invaluable insights into the ever-changing digital landscape.