All are trying to lessen the effort and worry about everyday tasks, although there is a growing concern about the surrendering, stealing, and mismanagement of such a large amount of our personal information – advertisers, scammers, and governments want more of it every day. When technology does its job well, users benefit in that they spend less time managing tasks and chores and spend more time doing things they really like.
As the Second Wave matures, innovations come along that assist and support us in decision making, critical thinking (information discernment), and time management. The Second Wave brings us a plethora of helpers that ease our everyday lives with small and useful touches. So what about the next wave – The Third Wave? We are now seeing this wave starting to form. Each wave starts with an innovative catalyst, leading to more innovation, speculation, and investment opportunities.