The Road Ahead

Like a metronome of the modern world, for over 50 years Gordon’s prediction has set the pace for innovation and development. This foresight laid a fertile foundation from which all modern technology could spring, including the broad rise of digitization and personal electronics.

Moving forward, Moore’s Law and related innovations are shifting toward the seamless integration of computing within our daily lives. This vision of an endlessly empowered and interconnected future brings clear challenges and benefits. Privacy and evolving security threats are persistent and growing concerns. But the benefits of ever smarter, ubiquitous computing technology, learning to anticipate our needs, can help keep us healthier, safer, and more productive in the long run.