The information highway will make it feel as though all the intermediary machinery between you and the object of your interest has been removed. You indicate what you want and, and presto! you get it.
Predictor: Gates, Bill
Prediction, in context:In his 1995 book “The Road Ahead,” Microsoft CEO Bill Gates writes:”Television shows will continue to be broadcast as they are today for synchronous consumption. After they air, these shows – as well as thousands of movies and virtually all other kinds of video – will be available whenever you want to view them. You’ll be able to watch the new episode of Seinfeld at 9 p.m. on Thursday night, or at 9:13 p.m., or at 9:45 p.m., or at 11 a.m. on Saturday. If you don’t care for his brand of humor, there will be thousands of other choices. Your request for a specific movie or television program episode will register and the bits will be routed to you across the network. The information highway will make it feel as though all the intermediary machinery between you and the object of your interest has been removed. You indicate what you want and, and presto! you get it.”
Biography:Bill Gates, the most influential technology entrepreneur of the late 20th century, was the primary author of the prediction-packed 1995 book “The Road Ahead” and is the founder and CEO of Microsoft Corporation. (Entrepreneur/Business Leader.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1995
Topic of prediction: Getting, Sharing Information
Subtopic: General
Name of publication: The Road Ahead (book)
Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 4: Applications and Appliances
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Page 67
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