The Internet Will Collapse: A 1995 PredictionEven its co-creator thought it was a house of cards.

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In 1995, Ethernet co-inventor Robert Metcalfe predicted the internet would suffer a "catastrophic collapse" within a year. He argued that the infrastructure couldn't handle its exponential growth, famously promising to "eat his words" if wrong. He was, and he did. This story explores why one of tech's pioneers made such a dire, and ultimately incorrect, forecast. It's a reminder that even the most foundational technologies can seem fragile in the face of rapid change.