25 years ago, Bill Gates made 15 bold predictions that seemed far-fetched at the time. Fast forward to today, and every one of them has come true! From smartphones and online banking to virtual assistants and social media, Gates saw it all coming. Discover how this tech visionary accurately forecasted the future we live in now!
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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.