When economic inequalities lessen, so will informational inequalities – without any particular special attention.
Predictor: Minsky, Marvin
Prediction, in context:In his 1993 article on worldwide electronic communication, Mike Holderness quotes Marvin Minsky. Holderness writes: ”Marvin Minsky is quite clear: ‘When economic inequalities lessen, so will informational inequalities – without any particular special attention.'”
Date of prediction: March 2, 1993
Topic of prediction: Controversial Issues
Subtopic: Digital Divide
Name of publication: New Scientist
Title, headline, chapter name: Down and Out on the Electronic Frontier
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
http://www.poptel.org.uk/nuj/mike/articles/nsc-elec.htm
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