J.C.R. Licklider

J. C. R. Licklider is known for his contributions to the advancement of computer science. He is often referred to as the father of the Internet, and the Johnny Appleseed of computing. Licklider was a revolutionary visionary for the symbiotic relationship between humans and computers. Licklider envisioned time-sharing automated computers, computers assisting in decision making, and a network of computers to easily transfer and retrieve information. This vision ultimately led to the creation of ARPANET, which eventually evolved to the Internet we know today (Living Internet, 1996-2010).