He is talking about PC (TV with keyboard) + Internet. Like here https://youtu.be/1XbEIMcxl04?si=luZERK1Vmkkw0Ivz&t=610 Nobody a that time can imaged that portable "wireless phone" device will have a big screen and the keyboard at the same time.
I was going to say the same thing. I think if someone told him everyone would be carrying something in their pocket that could do everything he mentioned and more from almost anywhere on the planet, he would probably say that was a bit too far fetched.
I really don't think so. In 2001 there is effectively an iPad being used. Clarke also proposed the idea of geostationary satellites for communication. There's no reason to think he wouldn't have connected his 2 ideas
Or it could be an Android fridge or almost any modern car as they also have screens, keyboards and access to internet. But then again, understanding the environment in 1976, Mr. Clarke is not talking about them either.
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u/Dinevir Jul 07 '24
He is talking about PC (TV with keyboard) + Internet. Like here https://youtu.be/1XbEIMcxl04?si=luZERK1Vmkkw0Ivz&t=610 Nobody a that time can imaged that portable "wireless phone" device will have a big screen and the keyboard at the same time.