| The Social Scene (2) |
| People have reacted positively to the benefits that the Information Node can provide. From telecommuting to home banking, surveys have shown that the new technology has indeed brought quality of life improvements. |
| Issues related to privacy are being handled to the public's satisfaction, and no major challenges to the legal precedent of the networked world have been experienced. Many people credit communication enabled via "the Net" for the smooth transition to this lifestyle. |
| The greatest continued social concern is the environment. Environmental action groups are pressing government to reduce the amount of forest land available for paper product harvest. Though some improvements in air quality around major cities have occurred, transportation/commuting restrictions continue to be imposed--which makes telecommuting an attractive option. |