Taken for granted Quote by Gerard K. O'Neill
““At the present rate of technical development, electronic mail is probably no more than one or two decades away, so in the Tehaneys' world of 2081 it will have been taken for granted long since.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress,” 1966, Science Fiction
Predicts that email will become commonplace within a few decades, illustrating how quickly communication tech evolves.
In simple terms: Email will become ordinary soon.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to new communication tools quickly.
Themes
technology
future
communication
Mood
speculative
forward‑looking
Type
technological
cultural
When to use this quote
- business communication
- education
- personal networking
- media strategy
Key Concepts
digital evolution
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you prepare for emerging communication platforms?
- What impacts might ubiquitous email have on privacy?
A Different Perspective
Rapid tech change can outpace regulation.
