DIGH 2001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Ted Nelson, Arborescent
23 Nov 2017
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It is text displayed on a digital display that includes references or branches in the form of. The underlying concept that defines the structure of the world wide web. It is the reason why the internet is so interconnected. The term hypertext predates the web, ted nelson coined the term in the 60s/70s. He defines hyper as extended, generalized, and multidimensional . Refers to the latin roots for the word text which originally meant weaving or. The essence of hypertext is a dynamic linking of concepts allowing the reader to follow preferences instantaneously and be in control. The scope of a topic is no longer rigidly defined by an editor, author and is limited largely by the initiative of the user. Hypertext writing has developed its own style of fiction. The digital tech of ht links allow for this change in textual form/function. They have a straight path from beginning to end and are easy to follow.
