This document discusses internet trends and innovation. It begins by quoting several predictions from the past that underestimated the growth of computing and the internet. The document then notes that it is difficult to predict major innovations but that consumers often lead new developments. Connecting people has proven to be a key application for the internet. While monetization strategies are unclear, innovation should focus on applications and business models. Intuition is not always reliable so one should try new ideas and innovations. The document concludes by thanking the audience and noting future topics could involve digital identity and individualism online.

3. Few well known predictions …

4. "Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons." Popular Mechanics, forecasting the relentless march of science, 1949

5. "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943

6. "640K ought to be enough for anybody." Bill Gates, 1981

7. "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977

8. Obvious Internet Trends

20. Internet Based Innovation Let’s have F U N

22. Conclusion 1 Human nature doesn’t change. Humans Change slowly, if at all.

23. Intuition

24. Kasamba – case study Demonstration of prediction

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26. Conclusion 2 Don’t count on Intuition

27. Bizdev 2.0 – answers.com

28. Conclusion 3 Try

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