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Quote by Ted Nelson

“Any fool can use a computer. Many do.”

Quote by Ted Nelson

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Ted Nelson is an American philosopher known for his contributions to the concepts of information architecture and hypertext. Born on June 17, 1937, he is a pioneer in the fields of hypertext and hypermedia, which have had a profound impact on the development of the internet. more

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