The public may insist that the police record themselves in the course of their work. And the police could be all for it, to guard themselves against claims of brutality or abuse on one hand and as an aid in gathering better evidence on another. Some police forces are already video-recording all arrests. This sort of record won’t affect just the police. Medical malpractice insurance might be cheaper, or only available, for doctors who record surgical procedures or even office visits. Bus, taxi, and trucking companies have an obvious interest in the performance of their drivers. Some transportation companies have already installed equipment to record mileage and average speed.
Predictor: Gates, Bill
Prediction, in context:In his 1995 book “The Road Ahead,” Microsoft CEO Bill Gates writes: ”The public may insist that the police record themselves in the course of their work. And the police could be all for it, to guard themselves against claims of brutality or abuse on one hand and as an aid in gathering better evidence on another. Some police forces are already video-recording all arrests. This sort of record won’t affect just the police. Medical malpractice insurance might be cheaper, or only available, for doctors who record surgical procedures or even office visits. Bus, taxi, and trucking companies have an obvious interest in the performance of their drivers. Some transportation companies have already installed equipment to record mileage and average speed.”
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: Controversial Issues
Subtopic: Privacy/Surveillance
Name of publication: The Road Ahead (book)
Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 12: Critical Issues
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Page 268
This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Guarino, Jennifer Anne