Ian Ritchie: The day I turned down Tim Berners-Lee

The video explores the evolution of information technology through the contributions of Vannevar Bush, Doug Engelbart, and Tim Berners-Lee. Bush's 1945 article introduced the concept of the memex, a precursor to hypertext. Engelbart expanded on these ideas, creating the NLS system and inventing the computer mouse. The development of personal computing in the 1980s allowed for the creation of hypertext systems like OWL's Guide. Tim Berners-Lee later proposed the World Wide Web, which initially faced skepticism but eventually revolutionized global connectivity.

How did the introduction of personal computers in the 1980s change the landscape for systems like Engelbart's?

What was Tim Berners-Lee's proposal and how did it differ from existing systems at the time?

Reflect on the impact of Marc Andreessen's browser on the World Wide Web and its significance in the tech industry.