“1988, I was struck by the idea of combining two pre-existing computer technologies into a single platform. The first technology was the internet, which is a protocol for connecting computers; you’ve probably heard of it. The second technology was hypertext, which takes an ordinary document – like a technical manual, or a diary entry – and brings it to life by adding ‘links’. My idea was that these hypertext links could provide a simple way for users to navigate the internet.”