Last week I downloaded and watched EPIC 2015, an updated version of the previous EPIC flash movie speculating about the future of media, over the coming decade. I didn’t originally post here about EPIC because I wanted to be seen as promoting the views of EPIC.
On one view EPIC makes you (if you’re in the news and information business) reach for valium, gin/vodka/scotch and turn out the lights. Another view makes you aware of one group[‘s view of what might be.
You can get EPIC 2015 here or here. This second site for less tech savvy people – the content is the same.
I like EPIC 2015. It’s creative thinking which opens one’s mind to other possibilities. Of course it could go further. It set me thinking about my businesses by presenting scenarios I had not considered.
If you’re in the new and information business, shut your door, turn off your phone, hide sharp objects and watch EPIC 2015.
For a less optimistic view of the world you could watch EPIC 2014. This was made by the same team last year and cause a stir when released.