The future offers users the ability to see as well as hear each other. Both sets of grandparents can simultaneously share home videos of grandchildren. Or, international members of a photography club can share experiences and images in real time.
Predictor: Eager, Bill
Prediction, in context:In his 1994 book “The Information Superhighway Illustrated,” Bill Eager writes about his view of the future: ”The technology and services of the Information Superhighway offer an exciting and growing avenue to enhance social interaction. For families scattered across the country or around the world, the technology can bring relatives together. The future offers users the ability to see as well as hear each other. Both sets of grandparents can simultaneously share home videos of grandchildren. Or, international members of a photography club can share experiences and images in real time.”
Biography:Bill Eager, an Internet marketing pioneer, wrote many books about the field, including the best-sellers “The Information Payoff” and “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Marketing.” He was also known for his presentations and workshops about technology at national conferences. (Entrepreneur/Business Leader.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1994
Topic of prediction: Global Relationships/Politics
Subtopic: Creating a Smaller World
Name of publication: The Information Superhighway Illustrated
Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 6: Commercial Online Services
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Page 68
This data was logged into the Elon/Pew Predictions Database by: Cooley, Theresa M.