Explore the interconnected world of the web in this 48-minute conference talk by Jeremy Keith at CSS Day 2016. Delve into the history and evolution of hypertext, from ARPANET to the World Wide Web, examining key concepts like TCP/IP, CERN, and PageRank. Discover the power of links, including rel attributes, XFN, and two-way linking. Investigate authentication methods, MicroPub, and the IndieWeb movement. Analyze the impact of walled gardens and contemplate the future of the web as a garden of forking paths. Gain insights into the web's past, present, and potential future through this comprehensive exploration of its underlying structures and philosophies.