Quote by Tim Berners-Lee

The Web is now philosophical engineering. Physics and the Web are both about the relationship between the small and the large.


The Web is now philosophical engineering. Physics and the We

Summary

This quote suggests that the Web, in its current state, has moved beyond being simply a technological tool and has become a platform for intellectual exploration and philosophical thinking. It parallels how physics studies the interplay between the micro and macro levels of the physical world. Similarly, the Web, with its vast network of interconnected information, allows us to examine the relationship between the minute details and the broader perspective. It showcases the profound impact that the Web has had on our understanding of information and knowledge, transcending its practical purpose to inspire philosophical pondering.

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