Codex, Memex, Genex: The Pursuit of Transformational Technologies
- 1 June 1998
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction
- Vol. 10 (2) , 87-106
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327590ijhc1002_1
Abstract
Handwritten codexes or printed books transformed society by allowing users to preserve and transmit information Today, leather - bound volumes and illuminated manuscripts are giving way to animated image maps and hot links Vannevar Bush's memex has inspired the World Wide Web, which provides users with vast information resources and convenient communications In looking to the future, we might again transform society by building genexes -- generators of excellence Such inspirational environments would empower personal and collaborative creativity by enabling users to:Keywords
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