Later he added that systems assumed that people knew what they were doing, and that nothing was being provided to help them accomplish great things by helping them know what and how to work effectively in the system. I didn't see the computer as something to help us do what we already did, but to go beyond that. Grok is one of Engelbart favorite terms. It means to comprehend immediately. During panel discussions throughout the day, Engelbart's former coworkers, futurists and other industry VIPs reflected on what has been accomplished in the 30 years since the demo and since Engelbart began to make his vision known.
Office software is made by people who'd rather be doing something else on the weekend.
Nelson also said that the computer has not met its fundamental goal of simulating or improving on paper. Using a computer to find anything is like opening a packing crate. It's holding innovation back. One of the problems with technology today, noted Engelbart, is that products seem to be developed simply because they can be. He should be able to show how your organization can actually benefit from using the product.