McGuire’s Law

Big Bell Dogma is the entrenched mindset that seeks to solidify the status quo and inhibit the mobility revolution in order to protect legacy positions of power.

FCC chairman Julius Genachowski has written a letter to the FAA asking that outdated rules limiting the use of mobile devices in flight be lifted.

The chairman’s letter provided an admirable defense of the mobility revolution:

This review comes at a time of tremendous innovation, as mobile devices are increasingly interwoven in our daily lives. They empower people to stay informed and connected with friends and family, and they enable both large and small businesses to be more productive and efficient, helping drive economic growth and boost U.S. competitiveness.

Vive la revolution!

Years ago, shortly after starting this blog, I would write a post each week that catalogued all the items that were being replaced by the cellphone. Yesterday, Nick Drake, in his NY Times blog did a great job of bringing that perspective up to date:

Last week, I realized I didn’t need to carry a wallet anymore. My smartphone had replaced almost everything in it. So, it’s gone. Add that to the pile of things — my address books, Filofax, portable music player, point-and-shoot camera, printouts of maps — that have melded into the smartphone.

What’s next?