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The industrial portion ceremony started with Isambard Kingdom Brunel, while the modern portion of the ceremony finished with Tim Berners-Lee. I definitely think
by lclarkmichalek 14y ago
The industrial portion ceremony started with Isambard Kingdom Brunel, while the modern portion of the ceremony finished with Tim Berners-Lee. I definitely think that Danny Boyle was drawing a parallel between the two people, and it will be interesting to see if history does the same.
- Someone 14y agoI do not see much of a parallel between the two. Brunel is known for zillions of physical objects, built over decades; TBL is known for only one thing, created in less than two years (probably not as his main project, I guess) Also, Brunel must have been quite an organizer to get done what he got done; TBL created the web almost alone.
- wseymour 14y agoBoth men applied their intellect to substantially improve the standard of living for the rest of mankind.
- 7952 14y agoThe parallel is their fame. Brunel didn't build the industrial world on his own any-more than TBL built the interweb on his own. Its just good to have heroes.
- Someone 14y agoSurely, fame is insufficient reason to start drawing parallels? If not, what about Brunel vs Phelps or Paris Hilton?