I just stumbled across this intriguing bit of history. I remember studying Vannevar Bush and his fabulous Memex, but I don’t recall this guy: Paul Otlet, who originated the concept for the Web, in Belgium in 1934.
- 2008 article in New York Times June 17, 2008
- 2002 documentary from Belgium — short clip available on NYT site above, definitely worth watching – box info for English DVD version here
- 1998 documentary from Netherlands (mixed English & French — no subtitles…) — free steaming or download from The Internet Archive
- 1990 translation of some of his writings from The Internet Archive
