Douglas Engelbart

We were trying to build a foundation for future innovation.

The computer should be a tool for human flourishing.

The real challenge is to harness the power of technology for the greater good.

The digital world is like a giant library, and we're still trying to figure out how to read.

If you're not making mistakes, you're not trying hard enough.

The computer is a bicycle for the mind. But some people are still trying to ride it like a horse.

We're building tools to augment human intellect, not replace it. Though sometimes, I wonder if we're just augmenting human stupidity.

The future isn't something you wait for; it's something you build. Preferably with a mouse and a graphical user interface.

People often ask me what the next big thing will be. I tell them it's probably something we haven't even thought of yet, because we're still stuck thinking in terms of paper.

The biggest challenge isn't building the technology, it's getting people to use it effectively. Especially when they're perfectly happy with their quill and parchment.

We're not just creating tools; we're creating a new way of thinking. Or at least, a new way of procrastinating.

The mouse was invented because typing 'move cursor right' a thousand times was getting tedious. And my arm was getting tired.

Some people say I'm a visionary. Others say I just had too much coffee and a really good idea.

The computer is a powerful amplifier for human capabilities. Unfortunately, it also amplifies human errors.

We're trying to make computers more intuitive. So intuitive, in fact, that you won't even realize you're using one. Until it crashes.

The future of computing is not about bigger, faster machines. It's about smarter, more collaborative humans. And maybe a better spell checker.

Innovation is not just about coming up with new ideas, it's about convincing everyone else that your crazy idea isn't so crazy after all.

I've been accused of trying to change the world. I just wanted to make it easier to write a memo.

The biggest obstacle to progress is often the belief that things can't be done differently. Or the fear of learning a new keyboard shortcut.

We're building a collective IQ. Hopefully, it's higher than the sum of its parts, and not just a collection of cat videos.