Quotes by Ted Nelson

About Ted Nelson:


Theodor Holm Nelson is an American pioneer of information technology, philosopher, and sociologist. He coined the terms "hypertext" and "hypermedia" in 1963, and published them in 1965. Nelson has also been credited as being the first person to use the words transclusion, virtuality, intertwingularity, and teledildonics.

Author Bio


  • NameTed Nelson
  • DescriptionAmerican information technologist, philosopher, and sociologist; coined the terms "hypertext" and "hypermedia"
  • BornJune 17, 1937
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Teacher; Sociologist
  • AwardsOfficier Des Arts Et Des Lettres?