When I saw my first computer and it had a painting program, I was blown away at the creative possibilities.<p>Today many people have a super computer in their pocket, but 99% do nothing creative with this power. [1]<p>TV, Radio, Books we've always seen the potential to amplify humanity early in roll-out of the technology, but eventually settle on the lowest common denominator as human behavior gravitates towards self-indulgence and entertainment.<p>We should try to curb corporate abuses, but I don't expect a shift in how the masses use technology.<p>[1] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1%25_rule_(Internet_culture)" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1%25_rule_(Internet_culture)</a>