The term "memex" refers to a conceptual device envisioned by Vannevar Bush in his 1945 essay "As We May Think." It is designed to store vast amounts of information and allow users to easily retrieve and connect related data. The memex would function like a personal library, enabling individuals to organize and access their knowledge efficiently. Bush's idea of the memex anticipated the development of modern technologies such as the internet and hyperlinks. It aimed to enhance human memory and facilitate the exploration of information, paving the way for future innovations in digital storage and retrieval systems.