This document contains research for an assignment on developing a future product or service. It summarizes four sources discussing how technology could impact society. The proposed product is a global smartphone access service that would prioritize expanding connectivity to underdeveloped areas and regions in order to increase interpersonal and economic connections while being an optional service.

1. FA 102a,
Research and Speculative
Product/Service Development
Global Smartphone Access James Rack

2. Assignment One, Research
“Potential for elitization of the singularity”
http://www.kurzweilai.net/ask-ray-potential-for-elitization-of-the-singularity

3. Assignment One, Research
“eliminate interpersonal rivalry, covetousness
and even war, by equalizing life span and
quality.”
http://dutchculture.nl/en/events/international-visitors-delegation-film-producers-ind

4. Assignment One, Research
“Even physical devices will become almost
free with the advent of 3D printing.”
http://tjksibt.tumblr.com/post/94801988384/how-does-3d-printing-benefit-society

5. Assignment One, Research
“in low development countries, web enabled data
access networks may be very slow with limited
coverage.”
http://www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk/news/blog/can-developing-countries-benefit-from-cutting-edge-technology

6. Assignment One, Future Product or Service
Global smartphone access
- Prioritizes underdeveloped areas/regions
- Expands interpersonal and economic
connectivity
- Service is optional