Imagining the Internet predictions database - reader contributions Elon University/Pew Internet and American Life Project http://www.elon.edu/predictions predictions@elon.edu The Imagining the Internet Predictions Database examines the potential future of the Internet while simultaneously providing a peek back into its history. http://www.elon.edu/predictions/feed.aspx Generated by Atom.NET Copyright © 2004 Elon University/Pew Internet and American Life Project. All rights reserved. 2009-11-21T18:03:13-05:00 Human Genome David R http://www.elon.edu/predictions diddydj@gmail.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1466 2009-04-27T08:06:00-04:00 2009-04-27T08:06:00-04:00 2009-04-27T08:06:00-04:00 Everyone will have their genome automatically given to the government for research, possibly speeding up evolution. Everyone will have their genome automatically given to the government for research, possibly speeding up evolution. Virtualized Socials Go Public - A Chic Clique Culture OldHawk15 http://www.elon.edu/predictions http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1465 2009-04-21T10:26:00-04:00 2009-04-21T10:26:00-04:00 2009-04-21T10:26:00-04:00 Cultural bastions (country clubs, private schools...) enabled by wealth, hubris, dogma and technology are socially crippled with membership declining for decades. Technology innovation, which replaced information and entertainment media giants of the early 21st century are maturing into far more inclusive pluralist late 21st century commons. Cultural bastions (country clubs, private schools...) enabled by wealth, hubris, dogma and technology are socially crippled with membership declining for decades. Technology innovation, which replaced information and entertainment media giants of the early 21st century are maturing into far more inclusive pluralist late 21st century commons. Advanced Internet Possibilities Jonathan Howell http://www.elon.edu/predictions andersj@elon.edu http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1462 2009-03-03T18:57:00-05:00 2009-03-03T18:57:00-05:00 2009-03-03T18:57:00-05:00 If one produces a sum which is random and large with enough digits you can search for anything inside that sequence of numbers to find every music performance film or play or even event even if it were never recorded, but of course this would be difficult! If one produces a sum which is random and large with enough digits you can search for anything inside that sequence of numbers to find every music performance film or play or even event even if it were never recorded, but of course this would be difficult! Cyber chaos and de-globalization Tony V http://www.elon.edu/predictions tonyv414@aol.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1461 2008-12-24T00:39:00-05:00 2008-12-24T00:39:00-05:00 2008-12-24T00:39:00-05:00 The conglomeration of all forms of media, communication, business and entertainment into one singular vehicle will be overwhelming for most all participants. The conglomeration of all forms of media, communication, business and entertainment into one singular vehicle will be overwhelming for most all participants. Content Ownership Matthew Roberts http://www.elon.edu/predictions matthew1471@matthew1471.co.uk http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1460 2008-12-23T19:46:00-05:00 2008-12-23T19:46:00-05:00 2008-12-23T19:46:00-05:00 Lawyers and companies will profit from disputes over who owns submitted content. Lawyers and companies will profit from disputes over who owns submitted content. People will do jobs as freelance workers Paul O'Neil http://www.elon.edu/predictions paul@codelogic.net http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1459 2008-12-16T11:20:00-05:00 2008-12-16T11:20:00-05:00 2008-12-16T11:20:00-05:00 Jobs will be something we do, not what we have. No more corporate 9-5. Jobs will be something we do, not what we have. No more corporate 9-5. Automated happiness = no worries Dave Heller http://www.elon.edu/predictions dheller@myclearwave.net http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1458 2008-12-16T07:49:00-05:00 2008-12-16T07:49:00-05:00 2008-12-16T07:49:00-05:00 In the future, what makes us happy will be automated. In the future, what makes us happy will be automated. Newspapernet nicolas ibieta http://www.elon.edu/predictions nibietai@gmail.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1457 2008-12-15T19:17:00-05:00 2008-12-15T19:17:00-05:00 2008-12-15T19:17:00-05:00 Newspapers will be connected to the Internet Newspapers will be connected to the Internet Piracy will continue Benji http://www.elon.edu/predictions benjaminsmile@gmail.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1456 2008-12-15T18:53:00-05:00 2008-12-15T18:53:00-05:00 2008-12-15T18:53:00-05:00 Everyone will keep using music and DVD's and not pay for them. Everyone will keep using music and DVD's and not pay for them. Internet-educated youth will meld the world into one nation Eduardo Mendez http://www.elon.edu/predictions print_media_ny@hotmail.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1455 2008-12-15T17:44:00-05:00 2008-12-15T17:44:00-05:00 2008-12-15T17:44:00-05:00 Communications will change the human race as young leaders bring everyone together. Communications will change the human race as young leaders bring everyone together. No more cold snowball fights dawn http://www.elon.edu/predictions dboo222@hotmail.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1454 2008-12-08T16:41:00-05:00 2008-12-08T16:41:00-05:00 2008-12-08T16:41:00-05:00 People will lessen their face-to-face interaction so much that most of their activities will be done online, impersonally. People will lessen their face-to-face interaction so much that most of their activities will be done online, impersonally. The Internet is no longer an option Nate http://www.elon.edu/predictions setsuccess@gmail.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1451 2008-11-06T18:03:00-05:00 2008-11-06T18:03:00-05:00 2008-11-06T18:03:00-05:00 In 3-5 years the Internet will no longer be an option for existing or prospective business owners; it will be a requirement. In 3-5 years the Internet will no longer be an option for existing or prospective business owners; it will be a requirement. Wear Your Information Ever Elon http://www.elon.edu/predictions mkirkpatrick@elon.edu http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1444 2008-10-11T15:27:00-04:00 2008-10-11T15:27:00-04:00 2008-10-11T15:27:00-04:00 Information will become the fabric of your life by creating clothing that receives and transmits all information and communication for you. Information will become the fabric of your life by creating clothing that receives and transmits all information and communication for you. Portable and Environmental Craig, Eugene, Diana and Charles http://www.elon.edu/predictions edaniel2@elon.edu http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1443 2008-10-11T15:27:00-04:00 2008-10-11T15:27:00-04:00 2008-10-11T15:27:00-04:00 There will be portable devices and architectural/ environmental which will grant complete access to all information. There will be portable devices and architectural/ environmental which will grant complete access to all information. Always and everywhere Colin, Drew, Olivia, Sam and Steve http://www.elon.edu/predictions oallen@elon.edu http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1442 2008-10-11T15:26:00-04:00 2008-10-11T15:26:00-04:00 2008-10-11T15:26:00-04:00 Through PDA's, Smartphones and other small electronics information will be everywhere and always accessible, however, this is a threat to security, sanity and creativity. Through PDA's, Smartphones and other small electronics information will be everywhere and always accessible, however, this is a threat to security, sanity and creativity. Accessibility of information Bethany Swanson http://www.elon.edu/predictions bswanson@elon.edu http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1441 2008-10-11T15:25:00-04:00 2008-10-11T15:25:00-04:00 2008-10-11T15:25:00-04:00 Information will be accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Constant connectivity. Information will be accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Constant connectivity. Networked and personalized cars Michael Hupp http://www.elon.edu/predictions mph2089@aol.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1439 2008-10-02T17:51:00-04:00 2008-10-02T17:51:00-04:00 2008-10-02T17:51:00-04:00 Cars will offer customized set-up and GPS for different drivers. Cars will offer customized set-up and GPS for different drivers. Shopping Technology Mary Beth Dolan http://www.elon.edu/predictions mary.dolan@mu.edu http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1438 2008-10-01T20:11:00-04:00 2008-10-01T20:11:00-04:00 2008-10-01T20:11:00-04:00 Shopping will become more streamlined with consumer preference, but people will still want to see items in stores. Shopping will become more streamlined with consumer preference, but people will still want to see items in stores. RFID tags will be ubiquitous Brandon http://www.elon.edu/predictions berndie90@yahoo.com http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1437 2008-10-01T20:02:00-04:00 2008-10-01T20:02:00-04:00 2008-10-01T20:02:00-04:00 RFID tags are here now and they will soon replace most types of day-to-day information exchange between firms: charts, debit/credit cards, identifications, etc. RFID tags are here now and they will soon replace most types of day-to-day information exchange between firms: charts, debit/credit cards, identifications, etc. Customization of Education Brian Mahoney http://www.elon.edu/predictions brian.mahoney@marquette.edu http://www.elon.edu/predictions/ContributedPrediction.aspx?id=1436 2008-10-01T12:19:00-04:00 2008-10-01T12:19:00-04:00 2008-10-01T12:19:00-04:00 The internet will tailor education to each individual student to maximize understanding and retention. The internet will tailor education to each individual student to maximize understanding and retention.