Name: Vannevar Bush
Born: March 11, 1890, Everett, Massachusetts
Death: June 28, 1974 (Age: 84)
Computer-related contributions
- American engineer known for his analog computing work.
- Conceived of a device called the “memex,” an adjustable microfilm viewer analogous in design to the structure of the modern-day World Wide Web.
Significant publications
- As We May Think, Atlantic Monthly (1945).
- Modern Arms and Free Men", a discussion of the role of science in preserving democratic institutions. (1949).
- Pieces of the Action, an examination of science and the state. (1970).
Honors and awards
- Edison Medal (1943).
- Public Welfare Medal (1945).
- National Medal of Science(1963).
Quotes
“A belief may be larger than a fact.”