578 leading Internet activists, builders and commentators and 618 additional stakeholders (1,196 respondents) were asked to assess proposed scenarios for the year 2020. The point of this survey was to add input to the ongoing conversation about the future of the Internet.
Some results:
- 77% said the smartphone with more significant computing power will be 2020's primary global Internet-connection platform.
- 64% favored the idea that in 2020 user interfaces will offer advanced touch, talk, typing and... THINK options.
- 78% said the original Internet architecture will not be completely replaced by a next-generation 'net by 2020.
- 60% disagreed with the idea that legislatures, courts, the technology industry, and media companies will exercise effective intellectual property control by 2020.
- 56% — agreed that in 2020 "few lines (will) divide professional from personal time, and that's OK."
- Also 56% said while Web 2.0 is bringing some people closer, social tolerance will not be heightened by our new connections
- 45% agreed and 44% disagreed with the notion that the greater transparency of people and institutions afforded by the Internet will heighten individual integrity and forgiveness.
- 55% agreed that many lives will be touched in 2020 by virtual worlds, mirror worlds, and augmented reality, while 45% disagreed or did not answer the question.
More details can be found here.
