The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.
Tim Berners-LeeRead
If I had taken a proprietary control of the Web, then it would never have taken off. People only committed their time to it because they knew it was open, shared: that they could help decide what would happen to it next.. and I wouldn't be raking off 10%!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of openness and collaboration in the development of the web.
Tim Berners-Lee highlights that the success of the web stemmed from its open and shared nature. If he had sought to control it for profit, it would have deterred users and hindered its growth, indicating that collective input is essential for innovation.
Themes
WebOpennessCollaborationInnovationCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a technology conference presenting the importance of open-source development.
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