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:In the 70s and 80s, there was a need for nuclear and rocket scientist to collaborate in order to advance nuclear missile research. All scientists needed a way see the "big picture" as opposed to only their own particular contribution. Since '''these scientists worked in research organizations like universities and colleges, this allowed other participants, such as instructors and students, to also use many of these collaboration tools such as e-mail, and web-browsers accessing the World Wide Web'''.
:'''Ironically, the mechanism that developed from the this communication networking system which was created as a "fear of wardefensive weapon", developed into an infrastructure to help to promote peace and helping to "bring people together"'''.
:That is what would I call an unexpected but highly pleasant side-effect! :)
