Birth of the Term
The real issue with the Internet is ensuring it remains open and free. That's what matters most
Vint Cerf
American internet pioneer and co-designer of TCP/IP protocol, one of the founding architectures of the Internet.
All moments: Vint Cerf
- Protocol for All — Vint Cerf
The beauty of TCP/IP is that it works regardless of the underlying technology. That's what made it scalable
- Father of the Internet — Vint Cerf
When we designed TCP/IP, we weren't thinking about commerce, social networks, or entertainment. The applications surprised us all
- The Age of Connectivity — Vint Cerf
I had no idea that the protocols we were designing would become the backbone of global communication
- Network Without Limits — Vint Cerf
The Internet was designed to be resilient and flexible, allowing information to flow freely across any path
- Internet Evangelist — Vint Cerf
We didn't anticipate all the wonderful and terrible things that would happen. That's taught us about responsibility
- Future Without Borders — Vint Cerf
My passion is connecting the next 3.5 billion people who don't yet have access to the Internet. That's the challenge ahead
Related moments
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
- Influences and Inspirations — André 3000
Jimi Hendrix showed me that there are no boundaries in music. You can do anything
- Remember Love — John Lennon
Remember, we came into the world with nothing. We don't need money or fame.
- Listen Without Judgment — Alicia Keys
People should only give their opinion if you ask them
- Speaking Your Truth — Alicia Keys
You need to stand in your truth, move through the world with intention