By 2010, barriers to the universal acceptance of online
technology - price, speed and ease of use, for example -
will have been virtually eliminated. Online access will
be widespread, linking the home not just to the office but
to healthcare providers, entertainment centers, food stores
and home maintenance and life management services,
bringing expert advice and up-to-the-minute information
direct to the consumer.
With runaway technology and growing stress from our pace of life, it's not
surprising that the citizens of this new world will become more health conscious.
They will want fresh food and organic items with added health benefits. They will
want clean air and pure water from springs around the world, branded like soft
drinks today. They will also want more leisure time, spending their free days on
relaxation and personal development.
Daily activities such as food shopping and meal preparation will be carefully
planned and include a visit to specialized departments in food stores, where
products from around the world are on display and can be tasted, or to a nearby
convenience store where a broad range of ready-to-eat meals are on hand.
