We might say that many people believe that the information highway will be used not just for passive entertainment, but for knowledge networking. Knowledge networking is the ability to find information, when information is needed. It is the ability to send a question to thousands of people around the world who share an interest in a topic. It is the ability to send electronic mail messages to friends and business associates around the globe.
Predictor: Broadhead, Rick
Prediction, in context:In their 1994 book “Canadian Internet Handbook,” Rick Broadhead and Jim Carroll write:”Many people are indicating that they see a different vision of the information highway. Through the highway, they want to be able to communicate with people, to explore new electronic frontiers, to enhance their working and professional skills, to debate topics in global conferences or to seek information. We might say that many people believe that the information highway will be used not just for passive entertainment, but for knowledge networking. Knowledge networking is the ability to find information, when information is needed. It is the ability to send a question to thousands of people around the world who share an interest in a topic. It is the ability to send electronic mail messages to friends and business associates around the globe.”
Date of prediction: January 1, 1994
Topic of prediction: Getting, Sharing Information
Subtopic: General
Name of publication: Canadian Internet Handbook
Title, headline, chapter name: Information Highways
Quote Type: Direct quote
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