5 Predictions, in 1984

Explore a visionary talk from the first TED Conference in 1984, where Nicholas Negroponte presents five groundbreaking predictions about the future of technology, entertainment, and design. Delve into Negroponte's prophetic insights on the convergence of these fields, including his foresight on TV screens as "electronic books of the future" and computers as the future of education. Discover how he anticipated revolutionary concepts such as CD-ROMs, web interfaces, service kiosks, and touchscreen interfaces long before they became reality. Gain perspective on the origins of the One Laptop per Child project and learn about the intriguing "Lip Service" concept that remains futuristic even today. Witness the birth of ideas that would shape the digital age in this 25-minute excerpt from Negroponte's original two-hour presentation, showcasing the visionary thinking that predated TED's famous 18-minute format.