The Shifted Librarian - Shifting Libraries at the speed of byte
 Sunday, February 17, 2002

A Technology Timeline (Adobe Acrobat PDF) [via Slashdot]

  • Virtual retinal displays, glasses based - 2003
  • Frequest use of multiple Net identities causes personality disorders - 2005
  • One billion Bluetooth devices worldwide - 2005
  • 60% of internet accesses from mobile devices - 2005
  • 50% of traffic on mobile networks will be data - 2005
  • Paper and coins largely replaced by electronic cash - 2007
  • MP3 Net downloads dominate over CD distribution - 2010
  • Desktop computer as fast as human brain - 2015
  • Creation of the Matrix - 2025
  • Thought recognition as everyday input means - 2025
  • National Library of Congress available in sugar cube sized device - 2030

Fascinating reading that demands you print this out, highlight your favorites, and discuss amongst yourselves. Personally, I hope the "brain add-ons" get here before 2033.

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