Day 2 of the science week ireland blogging thing and the question is “What invention do you want to see most in the future?”

Daran has pointed out a development in energy production (conversion) which leaves me looking for my 2nd wish and that is….

An invention to access information anywhere. Something like an ultra-cheap data network that provided voice, video and data to anyone that wanted to access it, even in 3rd world countries with poor infrastructure.
Today someone got a bill of €710 from o2! Mobile data isn’t cheap in most countries still….

Information is incredibly valuable and unlike natural resources, it isn’t a limited resource. The invention of writing, the printing press, the telephone, the television and the Internet have all had a profound impact on our personal and business lives. It is scary for those who don’t know the implications and every invention can be misused but most of these inventions have been beneficial.

1. Damien Mulley » Blog Archive » Science Week Ireland blogging competition Day 2 - “What invention do you want to see most in the future?” Says:
   November 16th, 2007 at 8:57 pm

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