My physical therapist thinks that the use of gadgets such as cell phones/tablets/etc. will become so widespread that everyone will have one. They will become so engrossed with their gadgets that all face-to-face social interaction will end, thus ending all arguments. Thus there will be no wars because everyone will be so engrossed in their gadgets. I, on the other hand, think we’ll conquer the world by exporting tasty but bad-for-your-health fast foods. . . the obesity rate is climbing in countries that have welcomed McDonald/s and KFC. . .
Actually, if we keep on the way we are going (avoiding actually learning anything, only asking our devices for answers), Mankind ourselves will have very little knowledge. So it all will fit on a small napkin in 24 point type.
Actually, the knowledge isn’t in the device, the device is only a means to access said knowledge which exists on other devices all around the planet. Which is pretty cool in of itself.
nosirrom about 9 years ago
I’m still waiting for the Hitchhiker’s Guide, but I haven’t panicked yet.
TheSkulker about 9 years ago
Cave men gots pockets???
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 9 years ago
Sure??? That is the worst prediction ever made.
Richard Howland-Bolton Premium Member about 9 years ago
@ NeedaChuckle NeedaIrony!
Aaberon about 9 years ago
I miss black and white TV and getting on your bike and cycling around the ’hood and actually go look for your friends…
nyssawho13 about 9 years ago
I just had a flashback of the Mac v PC commercials.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 9 years ago
I’m afraid B.C.’s naïveté is the same as those who developed the internet- seeing only the good possibilities, and utterly unable to imagine any bad.
jtviper7 about 9 years ago
I’m seeing holes in the Crystal ball…I’m thinking it’s a bowling ball.
1953Baby about 9 years ago
My physical therapist thinks that the use of gadgets such as cell phones/tablets/etc. will become so widespread that everyone will have one. They will become so engrossed with their gadgets that all face-to-face social interaction will end, thus ending all arguments. Thus there will be no wars because everyone will be so engrossed in their gadgets. I, on the other hand, think we’ll conquer the world by exporting tasty but bad-for-your-health fast foods. . . the obesity rate is climbing in countries that have welcomed McDonald/s and KFC. . .
'nAlan about 9 years ago
Actually, if we keep on the way we are going (avoiding actually learning anything, only asking our devices for answers), Mankind ourselves will have very little knowledge. So it all will fit on a small napkin in 24 point type.
Jim Kerner about 9 years ago
@neverenoughgold. I loved it too! Sorry: But, I couldn’t reply the regular way.
Jim Kerner about 9 years ago
And, I have a bridge to sell you. It’s a very busy bridge. But, it caused problems for the governor and his underlings.
David_J Premium Member about 9 years ago
Actually, the knowledge isn’t in the device, the device is only a means to access said knowledge which exists on other devices all around the planet. Which is pretty cool in of itself.
neverenoughgold about 9 years ago
When I got out of bed this morning, I felt pretty good and somewhat optimistic about the outcome for the world.
Now… not so much!
tangles over 3 years ago
It’s a shame that they had not yet invented the pocket.