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“The better we get at getting better, the faster we will get better.”

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Douglas Engelbart

Douglas Engelbart was an outstanding engineer known for his pioneering work in the field of computer science. His famous 'Mother of All Demos' in 1968 showcased several innovative technologies, including the mouse, text editing, and window systems, which had a profound impact on the way modern computers are used. more

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“The way in which a society organizes the life of its members ... is one "project" of realization among others. But once the project has become operative in the basic institutions and relations, it tends to become exclusive and to determine the development of the society as a whole.”

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Source: One-Dimensional Man: Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society

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Source: One-Dimensional Man: Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society

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