"The Maes–Garreau law is the statement that 'most favorable predictions about future technology will fall within the Maes–Garreau point', defined as 'the latest possible date a prediction can come true and still remain in the lifetime of the person making it'.[1] Specifically, it relates to predictions of a technological singularity or other radical future technologies.[1]" -Wikipedia contributors, "Maes–Garreau law," Wikipedia, The … Continue reading Maes-Garreau law
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Teens Are Not Soothsayers
"Teens are strange and magical. To us they seem a little like Precogs from Minority Report—soothsayers of a mysterious, social-media-powered hyperdrive future, because this is the realm they’re already living in. Who saw Facebook coming? Teens. Same with Twitter, Vine, and now Snapchat. This puts them in a curious position. It makes them one of … Continue reading Teens Are Not Soothsayers
