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Name: Jim Carlin
From: Texas
Bio: I've seen Dr. Spock, Dr. Strangelove, and Dr. Kevorkian
Area of Expertise: Futurist/Consultant
Topic: Communication
Headline: Networking makes consumption conspicuous
Nutshell: The networked future embodies conspicuous consumption by making the consumer visible to the market.
Vision:The future communications network integrates all consumer products, services, and transactions. Each consumer will be the focal point of a personal network of connected products. The personal network will be convenient for consumers, suppliers, and observers.
Date Submitted: June 20, 2005
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