Background
Constructopedia is inspired by the Linked Data method developed by Sir Tim Berners-Lee. It builds upon this method by employing core constructs as keywords within a matrix design to further enhance the opportunities for self-directed exploration and discovery.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee is widely recognized as the father of the World Wide Web. He invented the Web in 1989 while working at CERN, aiming to create a system for sharing information globally. His vision for the Linked Data method was to make data more interconnected and accessible, making it easier to discover, share, and integrate data across various domains.
In these early days, “Surfing the Web” was a popular term, referring to the activity of browsing or navigating through various websites and pages on the internet. The metaphor of “surfing” captured the idea of moving smoothly and effortlessly from one site to another, much like surfers riding ocean waves.
This term became widely used as people began to explore the vast and interconnected network of information available online, often jumping from one hyperlink to another, discovering new content along the way. It emphasized the exploratory and somewhat spontaneous nature of using the Web, where users could follow their curiosity and interests across different topics and sources.
The “Construct Surfing” feature of Constructopedia builds upon this interconnected nature of the Internet by creating conceptual pathways that function as through-lines to link information across diverse disciplines.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee is widely recognized as the father of the World Wide Web. He invented the Web in 1989 while working at CERN, aiming to create a system for sharing information globally. His vision for the Linked Data method was to make data more interconnected and accessible, making it easier to discover, share, and integrate data across various domains.
In these early days, “Surfing the Web” was a popular term, referring to the activity of browsing or navigating through various websites and pages on the internet. The metaphor of “surfing” captured the idea of moving smoothly and effortlessly from one site to another, much like surfers riding ocean waves.
This term became widely used as people began to explore the vast and interconnected network of information available online, often jumping from one hyperlink to another, discovering new content along the way. It emphasized the exploratory and somewhat spontaneous nature of using the Web, where users could follow their curiosity and interests across different topics and sources.
The “Construct Surfing” feature of Constructopedia builds upon this interconnected nature of the Internet by creating conceptual pathways that function as through-lines to link information across diverse disciplines.