The document discusses Mark Weiser's vision for the future of technology from the 1990s. Weiser envisioned ubiquitous computing where many small, interconnected computing devices would be integrated seamlessly into everyday objects and the environment. This would allow people to access information and computing resources unconsciously as part of their normal activities. The vision was for technology to recede into the background and enhance people's awareness of each other through computer links.

1. The computer for the 21 st Century Discussing Mark Weiser’s 20 th Century Vision of the future of Technology Results of Discussion Preparatory work ILdV 25.11.08