Douglas Engelbart

The most important thing is to keep experimenting and learning.

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

The future is about human-centered computing.

The real power comes from connecting people with information and with each other.

We need to build tools that help us manage complexity.

The computer is a tool for amplifying our intelligence, not replacing it.

The future is about creating a global knowledge utility.

We need to focus on how technology can enhance human capabilities.

The computer is a tool for extending our cognitive abilities.

The real revolution is in how we think about and interact with information.

The future is about empowering individuals to achieve more than they ever thought possible.

By 'augmenting human intellect' we mean 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.

The digital revolution is far more significant than the invention of writing or even of printing.

We have to enhance the capability of people to work together.

If you could improve the way that humans work together, then you could improve the productivity of the entire world.

The rate at which a person can mature is directly proportional to the embarrassment he can tolerate.

Pointing at things on the screen should be as easy as pointing at things in the real world.

Human systems will multiply in power and effectiveness as they become supported by more and better 'augmentation systems.'

I don't know exactly what a computer is good for, but I think it might be useful for some things.

The mouse was an obvious thing to do.