> I found Brin's Existence really refreshing on this front -- the predictions and tropes seem based on looking at technology of today and extrapolating from tha

> I found Brin's Existence really refreshing on this front -- the predictions and tropes seem based on looking at technology of today and extrapolating from that. I really enjoyed it! So based on the rest of your post, give it 5 years and you'll find the predictions disappointingly dated.