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Contents Introduction 1. The Internet at the Forefront: 1990 through 1995 were revolutionary, with changes surpassing any previous stretch of communications history 2. From Bonfires and Bongos to the Web: People crave and benefit from connections, spurring communications networks to evolve 3. Web Gems: Social, political, and economic expectations inspired intriguing statements about the Internet 4. The 'Highway' Metaphor: Finding a way to tell (and sell) how the Internet could be changing lives 5. Knocking the Net: Some warn the Internet is naughty, anti-nature, and nefarious; even supporters see negatives 6. Saddam, O.J., and the Unabomber: Internet developments are tied to the news events and popular culture of the '90s 7. Nothing is Certain but Death and Taxes (And some predictions - including the death of taxes - may have been premature, while many other 'deaths' may come to pass) 8. Aristotle, Jefferson, Marx, and McLuhan: Predictors use historic perspective to make their points on issues 9. Supporters Crow About '500 Channels!' Everyone warns About 'Infoglut': A breathless bromide about a video wonderland is bandied about, while information overload looms larger than ever 10. Voices of the Net: Zooming in on ten of the many people who made a difference by voicing concerns 11. The Threat to Freedom; to the Earth: As communications networks become all-seeing, thinkers/theorists expect Big Brother or a robot takeover 12. The Future of Networks: The global mind doesn't need humans, but they may be able to use it if they'd like 13. Nobody Knows You're a Dog: Or do they? 14. Hmmm ... Will it Happen? These predictions did not come true; nor do they seem likely to come to pass Appendix A: Wired Inspired: The incredible influence of a pulp-based product Appendix B: Recording the Data Suggested Readings Bibliography Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Internet -- Social aspects -- Forecasting.
Internet -- Public opinion -- History.
Information technology -- Social aspects -- Forecasting.
Computer networks -- Social aspects -- Forecasting.
Forecasting -- History -- 20th century.