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10 ANCIENT HUMANS IN THE INFORMATION AGE
Pages 83-86

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... " it quickly becomes apparent that the traditional theories of information are not effective in determining the value of a text editor, the work that an information worker does, a rented video, or an electronic form used in electronic commerce. In the current, rapidly changing environment, people are confused about the nature of information.
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From page 84...
... If people work from their homes, we are going to have a very interesting situation: a person will be an urban sophisticate by day, living in the world's markets; electronically commuting to Tokyo, Paris, and other major cities; carrying out all sorts of transactions, selling, buying, and fully exchanging knowledge and information. However, when the time comes to turn off the computer, the same individual will turn around and go out for pizza at a favorite local restaurant like a villager.
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From page 85...
... I conclude that the information age that lies ahead will not be a panacea, a paragon of knowledge, or a liberator of the human spirit as some of the current hype suggests. Instead, I believe that it will be a profound and powerful socioeconomic movement as big as the industrial revolution but ultimately of the same ilk, providing a new set of tools that will enable ancient humans like us to pursue our ancient goals and aspirations in new ways.
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From page 86...
... EDWARD FEIGENBAUM: Mike, I wanted to take you up on this real life component versus the virtual reality component. I have to mention that Mike told me last night that Marvin Minsky had once said to him that if you gave humans perfect memory, you would not need more than one sexual experience.
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