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Social media did not appear overnight with smartphones and influencers. It evolved over decades, from early bulletin board systems and Usenet groups to global platforms that shape politics, culture, and daily communication. In this episode of Compact History, we trace the development of social media through named platforms, key founders, and major technological shifts, showing how online interaction moved from niche networks to worldwide infrastructure.

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