Douglas Engelbart (1925–2013) was an American engineer and inventor best known for his pioneering work in computer science and human-computer interaction. He is most famous for inventing the computer mouse and for his visionary ideas about the use of computers to augment human intelligence and collaborative work. Engelbart's most notable achievement came during a landmark demonstration in 1968, which showcased a range of concepts including hypertext, video conferencing, and real-time collaborative editing.
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