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Well... observable trends atm is that physical location still matters. Remote work is more common, but at the same time major centres for tech industries (SF fa

Well... observable trends atm is that physical location still matters. Remote work is more common, but at the same time major centres for tech industries (SF famously, but also others around the world) are pulling in more residents who are going there for work Getting people to workplaces is a thing we need in 2017, and I expect in 2027. Beyond that, who knows.

erikpukinskis 9y ago
> observable trends atm is that physical location still matters Sure, we're still in the shallow part of the disruption curve. The real world (established player) has two features that Skype/Hangouts/Slack/VR (disruptive player) can't do yet: - eye contact - a semi-conscious background channel Group video calls are confusing without eye contact. You can't really pay half attention to Slack. You read, or you don't read. But within 5 years or so you should be able to buy a $400 VR headset which lets you make eye contact with someone, and place a semi-interesting conversation between coworkers in the background behind your virtual desk. And of course the VR workplace has many benefits which will never be replicated by a real world workplace. It's a classic disruptive technology. Small market now. Will eat almost all of office space within 20 years.