ABSTRACT

According to engineering legend, this guy Fubini came up with a law (excuse the lack of reference here, but it is a legend after all). It may not be a law in the true sense of the word, but it certainly is an interesting observation that goes something like this:

• People initially use technology to do what they do now-only faster; • then they gradually begin to use technology to do new things; • the new things change lifestyles and work styles; • the new lifestyles and work styles change society; • and eventually this changes technology.