re: The Guardian: 1981 News Report on the Future of the Internet

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has been around for a long time. When we discover nanobots we will have a revolution. 3D printing is like flying cars to me. They just aren't that big of a deal.

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I'm aware the basics of 3D printing has been around for awhile, but technology is only now starting to catch up with the process. Like Lynx said the ability to print a spatula, a chair, a table, etc. are ultimately what will make 3D printing something that will a very popular technology in every home in the next 10-20 years. I would imagine that ultimately instead of going to (or ordering from) IKEA or Target for furniture you will be able to order and print the same parts at home for you to assembly yourself. Or if you need a specific piece to replace you just print it. The possibilities are quite endless.

Your comment(s) is/are almost verbatim what people said about computers. Not terribly long ago no one could imagine that nearly every home would have a computer (much less multiple computers). Keep in mind computers and the internet both were multi-decades old before they were mainstream.