Implementing technological developments

13. 30 year rule
Communication Technology innovations take approximately 30 years to become "everyday."
When innovations "hit," though they were a long time in development, they appear "overnight."

Hobbes' Internet Timeline v8.0
by Robert H'obbes' Zakon

*NMC Horizon Report, Executive summary p. 3-7 (.pdf)

*Tech Culture Development in the UK Setting the scene, pages 12-18 (.pdf)

The Next Big Thing

10 cutting edge technologies on the horizon now

Study Question

Pick one of the factors on the horizon or listed as the "next big thing." How long has it been in development? How long before it"hits"? Quote from the Horizon Report or Computerword article to justify your answer.

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NMC Horizon Report; Fidler, Mediamorphis