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 collaboration and collective intelligence.

Interview 1990

We need to design systems that are truly user-centric.

Speech excerpt 1970

The computer should be an extension of our senses and our minds.

Augmenting Human Intellect: A Conceptual Framework 1962

The real challenge is not building the technology, but understanding how to use it effectively.

Interview 1980

The internet is just the beginning of a much larger transformation.

Interview 1990

We need to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Speech excerpt 1970

The computer is a medium for communication and collaboration.

The Mother of All Demos 1968

The most powerful tool we have is our ability to learn and adapt.

Interview 1980

We need to think beyond the current limitations of technology.

Augmenting Human Intellect: A Conceptual Framework 1962

The future is about human-computer symbiosis.

Interview 1990

The real value of technology is in its ability to amplify human potential.

Speech excerpt 1970

We need to create environments where people can work together more effectively.

The Mother of All Demos 1968

The computer is a tool for exploring new ideas and possibilities.

Augmenting Human Intellect: A Conceptual Framework 1962

The biggest challenge is not technological, but organizational and cultural.

Interview 1980

We are building the tools for a new kind of civilization.

Interview 1990

The key is to empower individuals to be more productive and creative.

Speech excerpt 1970

The computer should be a partner in our intellectual endeavors.

Augmenting Human Intellect: A Conceptual Framework 1962

The future is about distributed intelligence and collective problem-solving.

Interview 1990

We need to design systems that are adaptable and evolvable.

Speech excerpt 1970

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

The Mother of All Demos 1968