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A vision for the future

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Name: Alexis Chontos

From: Pennsylvania

Bio: Web developer, online college instructor of web development courses.

Area of Expertise: Technology Developer/Administrator

Topic: Community/Culture

Headline: The Future Leaps Back

Nutshell: Technology is placing increasing psychological stresses on the human psyche, and it will result in more and more people seeking refuge in semi-luddite lifestyles and communities, and seeking peace in pet ownership.

Vision:

Technology is placing increasing psychological stresses on the human psyche, and it will result in more and more people seeking refuge in semi-luddite lifestyles and communities, and seeking peace in pet ownership. Pets will become an increasingly important connection with nature and provide a biological focal point to counterbalance the need for technology in daily life.

Date Submitted: October 30, 2007