Which writer predicted the internet in the 1909 story “The Machine Stops”?

In his 1909 novella The Machine Stops, E. M. Forster imagined a future in which people lived in isolated rooms and communicated through a vast worldwide network that delivered information, entertainment, and face-to-face conversations on demand. Written decades before computers, the internet, or video calls existed, the story is often praised for its remarkably accurate prediction of many aspects of modern online life, including social media, remote communication, and society’s growing dependence on technology and connectivity.