The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.
Tim Berners-LeeRead
I should be able to pick which applications I use for managing my life, I should be able to pick which content I look at, and I should be able to pick which device I use, which company I use for supplying my internet, and I'd like those to be independent choices.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of user choice and autonomy in managing technology and content.
Tim Berners-Lee advocates for the freedom and independence that consumers should have in selecting their applications, content, and devices for managing their lives. This perspective highlights the significance of individual empowerment in the digital age, where choices about technology greatly influence personal experiences and lifestyles.
Themes
ChoiceTechnologyIndependenceAutonomyDigital
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference to highlight the importance of user choice in technology.
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