"I don't like self-proclaimed prophets. So, you'll rarely see me quoting them. I guess my aversion originates in so many presentations where the next [insert application or company here] 'killer' will emerge if we invest some money. And yes, I admit I sat on the side of the table talking about a couple of those killer apps myself.
"But then, some people can't help but prophesize. We have one at Linux Journal. Doc Searls has a feel for the future. His prognostications seem uncanny..."