Vannevar Bush

Vannevar Bush was a pioneering American engineer and scientist who played a key role in developing early concepts for information storage and retrieval. He is best known for envisioning the "Memex," a theoretical machine that projected ideas similar to modern computers and the internet, allowing users to access and organize vast amounts of information. Bush's work during and after World War II helped shape the future of computing and information technology. He also advised the U.S. government on scientific research, emphasizing the importance of science for national progress.