Internet Changes Everything

The Internet in 2010 - Paulette C. Sallas

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In the year 2010, Internet access will be quite different than it is today. Completely reliable Internet will be available through totally wireless remote access. This access will be from hand held, pocket computers. "Crashing" from the Internet is definitely a thing of the past.

Structured guidelines and regulations have been instituted for use with the Internet. Every person is assigned a PIN number that allows them filtered access to Internet sites. This alleviates the concern teachers had allowing students to freely 'surf the web'; students are now age and content restricted from certain Internet sites. Also instituted are guidelines and requirements for posting information on the Internet. There is a strict review process that removes the chance for incorrect information to be posted.

Technology has continued to grow replacing e-mail with the new video letter systems. This allows you to speak your letter into your computer while being video taped. Your 'letter' and image will be sent over the internet to your recipient allowing for a more personal approach to communication using technology.

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Life in 2010

We have seen the rise and fall of all shopping on the Internet and seem to have found a happy medium. All catalog shopping is eliminated and now done over the Internet. This has not, however, done away with stores to shop in. They are still very much alive and thriving because people still require human, personal interactions with others.

As has been the statistics since the late 1990's, the life expectancy of each generation has been increasing by 10 years compared to each previous one. As a result, we've had to inhabit space. Retirement communities have been established on the moon where room and care are provided for the aging population. A socialistic approach has been established. All the elderly receive equal, quality medical care, eliminating the need for prohibitively priced health insurance.

We've seen more and more interest coming from big businesses with the further developments of inhabiting outer space. It won't be long before these big business have 'office space' available in the depths of our universe. Areas for building are at a premium here on the planet.

As technology continues to grow so do the controversies. We have seen an increase in numbers and voice of those that want to limit technological advances. There is a growing concern over the need for human contact and interaction with people. The advances in technology have greatly limited the physical presense in business and social interactions, thus creating a void in "human" contact.

March 28, 2004 at 12:57 AM in Internet evolution | Permalink | TrackBack (11) | Top of page | Blog Home