The Internet is the New Utility

Adam Tinworth
Adam Tinworth

Macbook GirlMacworld:

The UK is a nation of net-addicts, with 76 percent of Brits admitting they can’t live without the web.

Now, switch the word “the web” for “electricity” or “water”. Sounds stupid, doesn’t it? The sooner we accept that the internet is the information utility, and ranks up there with electricity, the sooner we can all move on.
And get fibre-optic to our homes. 
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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.

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Adam is a lecturer, trainer and writer. He's been a blogger for over 20 years, and a journalist for more than 25. He lectures on audience strategy and engagement at City, University of London.