The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.
Tim Berners-LeeRead
The people who designed the tools that make the Net run had their own ideas for the future.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The designers of the internet had their own visions and goals for its future functionality and impact.
Tim Berners-Lee's quote highlights that the creators of the internet were not just building tools for the present, but were also shaping the future of communication and information exchange. Their ideas and aspirations played a significant role in how the internet has evolved and continues to influence society.
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InternetTechnologyFutureDesignInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference discussing the future of the internet.
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