Network use should not be limited to the passive receipt of information. Instead, the environment should be open, distributed and easily navigable. Even the most basic connection should enable users to act as information sources as well as destinations. In this way, development of the NII offers a potential paradigm shift in communications, publishing and human interaction comparable to that effected by the Gutenberg press.
Predictor: Keller, James
Prediction, in context:The 1995 book “Public Access to the Internet,” edited by Brian Kahin and James Keller carries the chapter, “Public Access Issues: An Introduction” by Keller, a research associate and coordinator of the Information Infrastructure Project at Harvard University. He writes: ”Industry and government have both shown commitment to the development of an advanced national networking infrastructure. Concerns are now turning to how to make the network useful to and usable by individuals and institutions, while maintaining a business climate that is fair and attracts investment … Network use should not be limited to the passive receipt of information. Instead, the environment should be open, distributed and easily navigable. Even the most basic connection should enable users to act as information sources as well as destinations. In this way, development of the NII offers a potential paradigm shift in communications, publishing and human interaction comparable to that effected by the Gutenberg press.”
Date of prediction: January 1, 1995
Topic of prediction: Information Infrastructure
Subtopic: Open Access
Name of publication: Public Access to the Internet (book)
Title, headline, chapter name: Public Access Issues: An Introduction
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Pages 34, 35
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