What is the next challenge for technology? How does this differ from the last challenge?

Video: A 30-Year History of the Future (19:40)

In his talk, Nicholas Negroponte, founder of the MIT Media Lab and TED Talk veteran, reviews 30 years of technology and some of the predictions that are now commonplace. As you view the presentation, consider the following questions:

What are some of the technologies he showcases that we now use on a regular basis?

What is the next challenge for technology? How does this differ from the last challenge?

What is Negroponte’s prediction for 30 years in the future? Do you think this is possible? Why or why not?