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The Rise and Fall of Joseph Fermage: An Internet Pioneer’s Tragic Obsession
The tale of Joseph Fermage is one that intertwines ambition, obsession, and ultimately, tragedy. Once hailed as a pioneer of the early internet, Fermage's life took a bizarre turn following claims of extraterrestrial contact. This longform article explores how his fixation with space travel culminated in ruin, leading him to prison for elder abuse and facing a lawsuit for fraud.