Dossier
America Online
Coverage of America Online in the Nexus archive.
- Ted Leonsis: the unmatched American advantage is adaptation
The author argues that America's unmatched advantage is its ability to adapt to changing circumstances, rather than just inventing things. This adaptability is seen throughout history, from the Persian Empire’s courier system and advancements by companies like UPS and Amazon, to how AOL helped society adopt the Internet by popularizing email and instant messaging.