[planewave]

I met Mr. Engelbart once as a child when my mother worked at SRI in the 90s/early 2000s. At the time I had seen the mouse prototype while wandering the halls and on some open house day I was introduced to him. He listened to me, a young kid, talk excitedly about technology for what must've been awhile and was very encouraging and kind. While I was excited about computers at the time I had no idea the significance of his ideas until I was an adult.

Looking back on it, I am awed by the kindness he showed to some random kid.

[sriku]

This is a trait of many great people. I guess they realise at some level that inspiring another generation helps carry the work forward than being dismissive and focusing on one's own work. This is also why I admire Andrew Ng.