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The Internet is just a world passing around notes in a classroom.
Jon Stewart
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What this quote means

The Internet serves as a medium for sharing ideas and information, akin to students exchanging notes in a classroom.

Jon Stewart's quote portrays the Internet as a vast space where individuals exchange ideas, similar to how students share notes in a classroom setting. This analogy emphasizes the communal aspect of the Internet, highlighting that it is not just a technological platform but a social space where information flows freely among users, fostering collaboration and communication.

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InternetCommunicationInformationSharingCommunity

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Use this quote in a presentation about the impact of the Internet on communication.

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