Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78
Christensen played a pivotal role in initiating online culture by motivating numerous hobbyist communities to form and thrive.
MAIN POINTS
- Christensen's influence was crucial in the birth of online culture.
- He inspired thousands of communities focused on various hobbies.
- These communities significantly contributed to the growth of online interactions.
TAKEAWAYS
- Christensen's impact on online culture is profound and lasting.
- Hobbyist communities are foundational to the development of online spaces.
- The growth of online interactions owes much to early community inspirations.