Robert Kahn

Computer Science American 1938 101 quotes

Computer scientist who co-invented TCP/IP and founded the Internet Society.

Quotes by Robert Kahn

The Internet is about connecting people, not just machines.

Speech 1997

The strength of the Internet lies in its decentralized nature.

Speech 2009

The Internet is a grand experiment, and we're still learning from it.

Interview 2011

Packet switching was the fundamental breakthrough.

Paper 1972

The Internet is a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration.

Speech 2013

We designed the Internet to be extensible, so new technologies could be added.

Paper 1975

The Internet is a powerful force for good, but it can also be misused.

Speech 2016

The early days of the Internet were a wild west, full of innovation.

Interview 2002

The Internet is a mirror, reflecting our society back to us.

Speech 2017

The most important thing is to keep the Internet open and accessible to everyone.

Speech 2018

The Internet is a continuous work in progress.

Interview 2019

We built the Internet to be a network of networks, not a single monolithic entity.

Paper 1973

The Internet has changed the world in ways we couldn't have imagined.

Speech 2004

The Internet is a testament to the power of collaboration across disciplines.

Speech 2020

The Internet's success is due to its simplicity and flexibility.

Paper 1980

The Internet is a global conversation, and we all have a voice.

Speech 2021

The biggest challenge for the Internet now is managing its growth and complexity.

Interview 2010

The Internet is a living organism, constantly adapting and changing.

Speech 2022

We aimed for a system that could connect any computer to any other computer, regardless of underlying technology.

Paper 1973

The Internet is a powerful engine for economic growth and social change.

Speech 2015