Imagine you have a device that combines a telephone, a TV, a camcorder, and a personal computer … Imagine … the dramatic changes in your life.
Predictor: Information Infrastructure Task Force
Prediction, in context:The 1995 book “The Information Revolution,” edited by Donald Altschiller, carries a reprint of the 1993 report of the Information Infrastructure Task Force. In ÒThe National Information Infrastructure: Agenda for Action,Ó members of the commission report: ”Imagine you have a device that combines a telephone, a TV, a camcorder, and a personal computer. No matter where you went or what time it was, your child could see you and talk to you, you could watch a replay of your teamÕs last game, you could browse the latest additions to the library, or you could find the best prices in town on groceries, furniture, clothes – whatever you needed. Imagine further the dramatic changes in your life if: - The best schools, teachers, and courses would be available to all students, without regard to geography, distance, resources, or disability. - The vast resources of art, literature, and sciences were available everywhere, not just in large institutions or big-city libraries and museums. - Services that improve AmericaÕs health care system and respond to other important social needs could be available on-line, without waiting in line, when and where you need them. - You could live in many places without foregoing opportunities for useful and fulfilling employment, by ÔtelecommutingÕ to your office through an electronic highway instead of by automobile, bus or train. - Small manufacturers could get orders from all over the world electronically Ð with detailed specifications Ð in a form that machines could use to produce the necessary items. - You could see the latest movies, play your favorite video games, or bank and shop from the comfort of your home whenever you chose. - You could obtain government information directly or through local organizations like libraries, apply for and receive government benefits electronically, and get in touch with government officials easily. - Individual government agencies, businesses and other entities all could exchange information electronically Ð reducing paperwork and improving service.Ó
Date of prediction: January 1, 1993
Topic of prediction: General, Overarching Remarks
Subtopic: General
Name of publication: The Information Revolution (book)
Title, headline, chapter name: The National Information Infrastructure: Agenda for Action.
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Pages 11, 12
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