5 NewNet Milestones That Won’t Happen in 2011

Social won't replace search, nor will a single, dominant social media platform emerge in the coming year.

No set of fearless year-end predictions would be complete without setting expectations for what won’t happen in the coming year. Social media won't replace search, nor will a single, dominant social media platform emerge. Meanwhile, will the government finally solve the privacy puzzle surrounding social media? Don't count on it.

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