Douglas Engelbart

Electrical Engineering, Computer Science American 1925 – 2013 359 quotes

Pioneered interactive computing, hypertext, and the computer mouse.

Quotes by Douglas Engelbart

The future of work is about knowledge work, and the computer is the ultimate tool for knowledge workers.

Various speeches

The computer should be an extension of our minds, not just our hands.

Various interviews

We need to think about how we can use technology to solve the world's most pressing problems.

Various speeches

The 'Mother of All Demos' was about showing what was possible, not just what was currently available.

Retrospective interviews on 'Mother of All Demos' 1968

The real revolution is not in the technology itself, but in how we use it to transform our capabilities.

Various interviews

The ultimate goal is to enable people to work together more effectively, regardless of their location.

Various interviews

We were building a system for the future, not just for the present.

Various interviews

The key is to empower individuals to contribute to a larger collective intelligence.

Various speeches

We need to think about how to make knowledge more accessible and actionable.

Various speeches

We were trying to create a system that would amplify human capabilities.

Various interviews

The computer is a medium for expressing and sharing ideas.

Various speeches

The real value comes from connecting people and their ideas in meaningful ways.

Various interviews

The computer should be a tool for continuous learning and improvement.

Various interviews

The future is about creating a global nervous system for humanity.

Various speeches

We were driven by the desire to make a significant impact on how people work and think.

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The computer is a tool for extending our reach and our influence.

Various speeches

The true potential of computing lies in its ability to empower individuals and organizations.

Various interviews

We need to think beyond individual applications and towards integrated systems.

Various speeches

The computer is a medium for collective intelligence.

Various interviews

The future is about creating a world where everyone can contribute and collaborate.

Various speeches