The advent of cyberspace will have profound effects on so-called post-industrial culture, and the material and economic rewards for those who first and most properly conceive and implement cyberspace systems will be enormous.
Predictor: Benedikt, Michael L.
Prediction, in context:In his review of the 1991 MIT Press anthology “Cyberspace: First Steps,” New York Times writer Peter Lewis quotes Michael Benedikt, a professor of architecture at the University of Texas and editor of the book. In it, Benedikt says: ”The advent of cyberspace will have profound effects on so-called post-industrial culture, and the material and economic rewards for those who first and most properly conceive and implement cyberspace systems will be enormous.”
Date of prediction: January 1, 1991
Topic of prediction: General, Overarching Remarks
Subtopic: General
Name of publication: New York Times
Title, headline, chapter name: The Executive Computer; Hands Off the Keys, Noses Into Books
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Section 3; Page 8; Column 1; Financial Desk
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