Internet Quote by Ted Nelson
“The World Wide Web was precisely what we were trying to PREVENT— ever-breaking links, links going outward only, quotes you can't follow to their origins, no version management, no rights management.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Future of the Web", 1995
The web was designed to avoid broken links, ensure traceability, and manage versions and rights, but it often fails those goals.
In simple terms: Web design aimed at reliable, traceable links and rights control.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize link integrity and version control.
Themes
technology
information
design
rights
traceability
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- software development
- digital archiving
- content management
- legal compliance
Key Concepts
hypertext
digital stewardship
metadata
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance link stability with openness?
- What systems can enforce rights without stifling innovation?
A Different Perspective
Implementing perfect link stability is technically challenging and may limit flexibility.
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