Paul Saffo, a futurologist and one of the world's most enthusiastic technophiles, also looks at the downside.

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James Cridland, managing director for Media UK, and radio futurologist, told the BBC he did not believe the two services would conflict.

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"What happens here today, we will see in nine months to a years' time in the UK, " Adam Hume, the BBC Broadcast's futurologist told the BBC News website.

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They even spoke to a futurologist, next week.

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