The Battle Over Net Neutrality Started With the 1920s-Era ‘Hush-A-Phone’

(via Atlas Obscura)  It’s not unusual today to overhear strangers’ intimate phone conversations while commuting to work on public transit, or when relaxing in a park. Wireless telephone devices also give us the luxury of seeking out a quiet space where no one can listen in on a private phone call, or taking calls on the move.  The first telephones strapped people to their desks, transforming the office into a space where everyone could snoop on conversations aired out in the open. Unfamiliar with the new conditions, many workers felt as if their privacy was being infringed upon.