My Home, My Server: Reclaiming the Physical Internet

The author reminisces about running a speech synthesizer website from their college dorm room in 2000, highlighting the magical feeling of someone remotely accessing their server. Now, they aim to recreate this physical connection, exploring the feasibility of building a reliable and secure home website. The ultimate goal is to blend the virtual and physical worlds, creating a more interactive and personalized online experience. The article prompts reflection on the nature of the internet, user agency, and the future direction of online interactions.