The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.
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The Semantic Web is not a separate Web but an extension of the current one, in which information is given well-defined meaning, better enabling computers and people to work in cooperation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Semantic Web enhances the existing web by structuring data so that computers and humans can better collaborate.
Tim Berners-Lee's quote about the Semantic Web articulates the idea that it is not a new, isolated entity but rather an enhancement of the current web architecture. By adding defined meanings to information, the Semantic Web aims to improve the interaction between machines and humans, fostering a more cooperative environment for data sharing and knowledge creation.
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Semantic WebDataCollaborationTechnologyInformationWeb
In practice
Example use cases
In a conference presentation discussing future web technologies.
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