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The Internet is a vast, invisible web connecting billions of devices, allowing information to move almost instantly across the globe. At its core, it works by breaking data into small chunks called “packets.” When you send an email, watch a video, or browse a website, your device splits the data into these packets and sends them on their journey.

Each packet travels through a network of routers and servers, guided by rules known as Internet Protocol (IP). These rules ensure every packet knows where it’s going, much like a postal system with precise addresses. Another key set of rules, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), makes sure packets arrive correctly and in the right order.

If any are lost along the way, they are resent.

When you type a website address, your device contacts a system called Domain Name System (DNS), which translates human-friendly names into numerical IP addresses that computers understand.

The packets may travel across cables, including undersea fiber-optic lines, or wirelessly via satellites and mobile networks. Once all packets reach their destination, they are reassembled into the original data.

In essence, the Internet is like a global conversation carried out in tiny, lightning-fast fragments, constantly moving, reconnecting, and delivering information on demand.

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If any are lost along the way, they are resent.

When you type a website address, your device contacts a system called Domain Name System (DNS), which translates human-friendly names into numerical IP addresses that computers understand.

In essence, the Internet is like a global conversation carried out in tiny, lightning-fast fragments, constantly moving, reconnecting, and delivering information on demand.

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John (JC) Reardon: The Universal Curator

John Reardon (writing as JC Reardon) is a prolific Australian author and a foundational pioneer of the nation's technology sector. Often described as a "modern polymath," Reardon has transitioned from building the infrastructure of the digital age to documenting the vast breadth of human knowledge through an expansive bibliography that exceeds 200 titles.

A Legacy of Innovation

Before becoming a mainstay in Australian publishing, Reardon was a trailblazer in the tech industry. He founded one of Australia's first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operated the country's first domain name provider. This deep-rooted expertise in complex systems—ranging from satellite technology to the inner workings of the internet—serves as the backbone for his contemporary writing on science and the future of AI.

The "Wikipedia with a Voice"

Reardon's literary approach is defined by his role as a knowledge aggregator. Rather than pursuing narrow academic specialization, he adopts the role of a "Universal Curator," mapping the continuous story of human civilization across several key pillars:

Military History: Detailed chronicles of the ANZACs, the Spitfire, and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Big Human Systems: Insightful explorations of global faiths and secret societies, including Buddhism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Freemasons.

Technology & Science: Accessible guides on Voyager, the evolution of the internet, and the trajectory of AI.

Myth & Folklore: Investigations into the Loch Ness Monster and the Illuminati.

Writing Philosophy

Utilizing an "overview + narrative" structure, Reardon focuses on accessibility, repackaging dense technical and historical data into digestible, story-driven guides for a general audience. His high-volume publishing model treats each book as a "compact portal," inviting the curious to explore a diverse array of subjects through the lens of a man who helped build the digital world they inhabit today.

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