The document discusses the history and impact of the Internet. It notes that 2 billion people are now online and the Internet provides access to knowledge and empowers users. The Internet was originally created by "social misfits" like Tim Bernes as a rebellion to create wealth and challenge authority. One of the earliest online communities was called The Well, similar to social networks today. Wikipedia is now one of the largest online encyclopedias with 65 million monthly users, though some argue its open editing model reduces its validity.