00:0025 years ago, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates made some bold predictions in his book Business
00:05at the Speed of Thought. And guess what? Every single one has come true. From how we shop
00:11to how we live, Gates foresaw the future in ways that are now part of our everyday lives.
00:16Let's dive into a few of these mind-blowing predictions.
00:19Price Comparison Sites Gates predicted, we have tools to compare
00:22prices across different websites. Now, apps like Compare the Market and Google Shopping
00:27make it easier than ever to find the best deals.
00:29Mobile Phones Imagine a world without your smartphone.
00:32Back in 1999, most phones were just for calls. Gates predicted we'd carry many computers
00:38in our pockets, letting us do everything from checking news to booking flights.
00:42Online Finance He also saw the rise of online banking. Paying
00:46bills, managing your money, and even talking to your doctor—all online.
00:50Sounds like a normal Tuesday now, right? Virtual Assistants
00:54Gates didn't call it Alexa, but he predicted virtual assistants that sync your devices,
00:58manage your schedules, and even create shopping lists.
01:02Welcome to the era of smart homes. Social Media
01:04Before Facebook or TikTok, Gates imagined a world where we connect instantly with family
01:09and friends online. He was spot on with the rise of social media.
01:13From predicting the rise of LinkedIn and project management software to foreseeing smart advertising
01:18and even online job hunting, Gates had his finger on the pulse of the future.
01:23His predictions are proof that technology, when imagined by the right minds, can shape
01:27the world we live in.
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