The gap between rich and poor is increasing as a result of these technologies … Left to its own devices, it will increase much more.
Predictor: Dertouzos, Michael
Prediction, in context:In a 1992 article for The Boston Globe, Charles Radin quotes Michael Dertouzos. Radin writes: ”Professor Michael L. Dertouzos, director of MIT’s laboratory for computer science, says ‘the gap between rich and poor is increasing as a result of these technologies’ – widening differences between rich and poor nations and between rich and poor people within individual nations. ‘Left to its own devices, it will increase much more.'”
Biography:Michael Dertouzos was director of the MIT Laboratory for Computer Science and the author of “The Unfinished Revolution.” He led a project intended to make computers adapt to people. He outlined a comprehensive proposal for a national information “infrastructure” in a 1991 article for Technology Review. (Research Scientist/Illuminator.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1992
Topic of prediction: Controversial Issues
Subtopic: Digital Divide
Name of publication: Boston Globe
Title, headline, chapter name: U.S. Data Highway Gathers Speed; Rules of Road Eyed for Computer Network
Quote Type: Direct quote
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