Abstract
There is little doubt that the technological requirements of a future information society are given in its elements (e.g. videotex). If it comes about, it will happen with a time-lag between well and less well developed countries. This has advantages and disadvantages for both sides, since the future information society is not yet fully understood and might have some negative effects on society if not provided for in good time. Issues to be answered range from employment and computer education to transborder data flow and vulnerability of society. It can only be hoped that all these problems will be solved, allowing the future information society to be of maximum benefit to mankind.