telefuture

Definitions

A possible future arising from the use of telecommunications technology.

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Examples

“Because of the great uncertainty in future penetration of new services such as video-telephone and Cable TV, the penetrations varied between telefutures by in some cases as much as 100:1. The representative territories were then planned up to 2006, in accordance with each technological strategy, and each telefuture.”

“[…] telepractice initiatives are often cheaper for disability providers to perform⟳, save⟳ parents in travel⟳ time and money, and retain⟳ the personal element featured in all good therapy. Although explicitly focused on ASD, Casale and colleagues' chapter points the way to a future (a “telefuture”?) that may indeed fully include⟳ children and families—as well as the professionals who serve⟳ them—in the latest interventions and treatment approaches.”

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