ReadWriteWeb has recently published this extremely interesting article about what might happen to the Internet in the future.  Of course, like any predictions, these may not come to pass - but it certainly makes for interesting reading at the moment.  Contrary to popular opinion, most experts do not predict the formation of an idiocracy thanks to the Internet - the hope is that it will help develop culture, language and society in general. Only time will tell - see if you agree with their predictions by following the link below.