A Look at the Future of Computerized Information Technology

The introduction of the remote real-time time-shared computer terminal, in the last decade, has ushered in the future era of computerized dissemination of information. The inter-active remote terminal brings the new dimension of dialoguing with the heretofore written word and opens the door to other information services and economies. The expected forthcoming era of "paperless books," the computerized electronic fast transmission of books, magazines, etc., is the major topic of this paper. Its technology, application, benefits, and concerns are outlined for easing the information explosion problem engulfing all of us. Steps are discussed for evolving into common use during the next decade the computerized dissemination of information.