Our Wired Society

Everyone can see that technology has become and integrated part of our technology, and a recent study published by PEW paints a very tech-centric picture of the United States in the year 2020. The study published today indicates that 9 out of 10 teenagers (87% between 12-17) are active daily internet users. With this number up from less than 75% in 2000 it’s crystal clear that as todays teenagers grow into tomorrows working class our society is going to approach a 100% daily usage of the internet - both wired and wireless. In the current demographic instant messaging seems to be winning in popularity over email, and I’m sure video and voice chat are going to eclipse instant messaging at some point. As a constantly connected mentality sets in it will be interesting to see how social networking technologies integrate with email, chat, blogs, and as yet un-invented communications tools.

Read More | PEW study (PDF) via Lost Remote