The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.
Tim Berners-LeeRead
[The internet] ought to be like clay, rather than a sculpture that you observe from a distance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The internet should be interactive and malleable, allowing users to shape it actively.
Tim Berners-Lee emphasizes that the nature of the internet should be dynamic and participatory, much like clay, rather than a static piece of art that people merely watch. This highlights the potential for user creativity and involvement in shaping online experiences, advocating for an internet that empowers individuals to contribute and modify rather than simply consume.
Themes
InternetCreativityParticipationTechnologyInteraction
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference discussing the future of the web.
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