And this is one way to do technology forecasting; get a sense of where technology is, and then anticipate the next upturn.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
If you have to forecast, forecast often.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
If you look at the major industries of the future, IT and mobile are way up there.
If you're not looking toward the future or trying to improve the current technology, you'll be left behind.
The most reliable way to forecast the future is to try to understand the present.
There are certain cities around the world where it's possible to learn about tomorrow's technology as it's being developed today.
Evolving technologies that allow economists to gather new types of data and to manipulate millions of data points are just one factor among several that are likely to transform the field in coming years.
Trying to predict the future is like trying to drive down a country road at night with no lights while looking out the back window.
The best way to predict the future is to change it.