🧱 What is Packet Switching?

Packet switching breaks data into smaller packets that are sent independently through the network and reassembled at the destination. Each packet can take its own route based on network conditions.

🧩 Key Characteristics

  • No reserved path: Dynamic routing based on availability.
  • Packets may arrive out of order: Reordered at the destination.
  • Efficient bandwidth use: Shares channels among many users.
  • Low latency: Especially effective for bursty data (like web traffic).

🧠 Deep Insight

Packet switching embodies the chaotic efficiency of decentralized systems — a model that rewards adaptability. It mirrors modern societies: no single path, just intelligent fragments finding their way. The network becomes organic, self-balancing, and efficient.

“Packet switching is democracy in motion — autonomous units navigating toward unity.”

🧭 Historical Impact

Core to the design of ARPANET, the predecessor of the Internet. Its success transformed global communication, making real-time data sharing scalable and robust.

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