Wednesday, June 29, 2005

The Grand Challenges:

Allow each access to knowledge and information
· To be or not to be reachable anytime, anywhere
· To have instant access to all information
· To be present or absence anytime, anywhere
Provide ready access to improved health
· Reliable, cost effective medical diagnostics and prostheses
· Design/manufacturing for sustainable planet
Simplify the transactions of daily life
· The paperless office
· The cashless society
Allow mankind to live in dignity and comfort
· Intelligent highways and transportation systems
· Abundant, clean, safe, affordable energy
New, high value added products and industries
Source: George Gilder, Telecommunications policy Roundtable, Forbes ASAP, 5th December, 1994, page.162

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