Using facts from the past and making a logical decision based on them is the closest we come to an accurate prediction of the future. "Robot Renaissance" by Danylo Hawaleshka and "The Lonely Planet" by John Ibbitson contain predictions of the future world we could live in. ... (Danylo Hawaleshka, 345) Common sense would dictate that technology began to assist in performing tasks quicker, easier and more efficiently. ... The world is changing everyday and these machines become tailored to suit the task we need done and since it becomes easier, we are able to complete these tasks quicker. ...

• Word Count: 1301
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Anyone who enters a phone store today seeking a phone that simply sends and receives phone calls is likely to be looked upon as a refugee from the Dark Ages – or from another planet. ... If an alien civilization were to tap into our phone lines, its inhabitants would think that everyone on our planet was insane, and they wouldn't be far from wrong. ... These systems create the illusion of offering customer service when, in fact, they have practically eliminated customer service altogether. ... Do we enjoy the trip more, or has the process of getting there (albeit very quickly) beco...

• Word Count: 1566
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Therefore the impact on society was very limited, in fact, only a subculture of computing enthusiasts emerged (who would eventually saturate popular culture in the 80's). ... Later, Bill Gates and Paul Allen wrote their first product for the Altair -- a BASIC compiler (named after a planet on a Star Trek episode nonetheless!). ... The Apple II was quickly adopted into schools and colleges and was the basis of many early "microprocessor" courses. ...

• Word Count: 2388
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: Undergraduate