"The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do."
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Ted Nelson, an influential figure in the realm of computer science, was born on June 17, 1937. Renowned as a pioneer of hypertext and digital media, he coined the term "hypertext" in the 1960s, envisioning a new way for humans to interact with information. His seminal works, including the books "Computer Lib/Dream Machines," challenged conventional notions of technology and its relationship with society. Nelson's visionary insights laid the groundwork for modern web design and information architecture, cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in digital communication.
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"In my second year in graduate school, I took a computer course and that was like lightening striking."
Ted Nelson"Computers are hierarchical. We have a desktop and hierarchical files which have to mean everything."
Ted Nelson"They were saying computers deal with numbers. This was absolutely nonsense. Computers deal with arbitrary information of any kind."
Ted Nelson