Joe Whitehead

USA

PC Tech

Isn't that what they said in 1995 with the end of the world? Previous results are not indicative of future returns. I expect that some predictions will at least partially come true. Backlash against being attacked would likely change most people to become non-nonviolent. Just saying... Almost no one's absolutely innocent of aggression.

Anyways, I'd partially agree with Gibson - people who use the technology drive the change. I've seen much technology that had great potential and went nowhere such as DAT (digital audio tape) while cell phones have made a mockery of everything to do with putting that much power into such a small space. The cell phones are deliberately restricted so as to make more money for operators. :)

The DAT drives were sabotaged by having annoying DRM on them in addition to the costs. You can't drop costs if even musicians and hobbiests refuse to buy them! The phones on the other hand have been a boon and bane to almost everyone who can afford one. They have been marketted as a convenience.