> What epidemiologists and PR folks need to realize is that the Information Age I don't think we have begun to understand what effect this will have on age-old

> What epidemiologists and PR folks need to realize is that the Information Age I don't think we have begun to understand what effect this will have on age-old institutions that relied on inside knowledge to maintain their ivory tower existence (and privileges). We already see some sword-rattling and expert communities becoming increasingly defensive. Doctors and other experts are obviously still in charge, no serious web service will give actual medical advice without referring to "your physician" - but it's a matter of time before that will change if the current trends continue. Let's check back in 30 years or so.