Douglas Engelbart

Electrical Engineering, Computer Science American 1925 – 2013 359 quotes

Pioneered interactive computing, hypertext, and the computer mouse.

Quotes by Douglas Engelbart

We are just scratching the surface of what's possible with human-computer symbiosis.

Diary entry

The goal is not to replace humans, but to make them better.

Correspondence with a critic

The future belongs to those who can effectively leverage technology to solve complex problems.

Letter to a young professional

It's about creating a better environment for human thought and creativity.

Private notes

The computer is a partner in our quest for knowledge and understanding.

Diary entry

We need to design for the human, not just for the machine.

Correspondence with a designer

The greatest joy is seeing my ideas take root and grow.

Letter to a family member

The digital world is not just about automating what we already do; it's about creating entirely new ways of thinking and collaborating.

Various interviews

Augmenting human intellect is about increasing the capability of a man to approach a complex problem situation, to gain comprehension to suit his particular needs, and to derive solutions to problems.

Augmenting Human Intellect: A Conceptual Framework 1962

We are not trying to replace human intelligence, but to augment it.

Various interviews

The future of computing is not about faster machines, but about better collaboration.

Various speeches

The more you can connect, the more you can create.

Various interviews

The computer is a tool for thought, not just a tool for calculation.

Various speeches

We need to move beyond simply automating existing processes to truly rethinking how we work and interact.

Various interviews

The future belongs to those who can collaborate effectively.

Various interviews

We were trying to build a system that would allow people to think better, to solve problems better.

Various interviews

We need to design systems that are not just easy to use, but that empower users to do more.

Various interviews

The internet is a manifestation of the vision we had for augmenting human intellect.

Various interviews

The goal is to increase the collective IQ of humanity.

Various speeches

We were trying to create a new medium for human communication and collaboration.

Various interviews