Chapter Six: Probing Into the Future A Look to the Future Prediction Problems Hindsight Prognostications Moderation Technological Compulsions Active/Reactive Postures Archaic CRM Methods Cautions Information Glut Faux-tography Slickness Technology for Technology's Sake Artificial Intelligence Violations Computer Literacy Blind Faith Anticipations Monitoring Technological Developments Superconductors Super Chips Parallel Processing Neural Networks Expert Systems (Neural) Hypermedia Xanadu Pooling of Knowledge User Interface Interface Evolution IBM Interface Projects Data Storage Analog Digital Magnetic Optical Magneto-optical Digital Video Interactive (DVI) Connectivity Integated Services Digital Network Groupware Animation and 3-D Graphics Real Time Motion Display 3-D Display Projected Holography Holography Holography: Potential StereoLithography Models and prototypes Forecasting Exploiting the Mind Education: Elementary Education: Continuing Computing Virtual Reality Surrogate Tools Time Traveler Integrated Planning Electronic Memory Palace Predictive Preservation GIS Solid Modeler Preservation News Monitor Preservation Design Historic Simulation Material Attributes and Performance Capabilities Interactive Buildings Preservation Spatial Data Relocation Research Towards a Future Preservation Research Professional Prerequisites Strengthening the Preservation Process Research Areas Man to Man: Issue Man to Man: Research Machine to Machine: Issue Machine to Machine: Research Man to Machine: Issue Man to Machine: Research Forecast Summary Metaphor Integration and Differentiation Preservation: Interdisciplinary by Necessity