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Doug Engelbart

Doug Engelbart was an American engineer and inventor known for pioneering key technologies that transformed computing. He envisioned ways for people to collaborate and handle vast amounts of information more effectively. His most famous contribution is the development of the computer mouse and innovative ideas like hypertext and graphical interfaces. Engelbart's work laid the foundation for modern computer systems, making them more interactive and user-friendly. His vision of augmenting human intelligence through technology has had a lasting impact on how we work, communicate, and access information today.