Minority report didn't so much inspire modern interfaces as was inspired by research.
John Underkoffler (science advisor for minority report) show this off : http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/john_underkoffler_drive_3d_data_with_a_gesture.html

As for accuracy in Clark's predictions.. instead of just ICQ try GPS, cell phones, and even the basics for modern day smartphones/iphones..
http://boingboing.net/2010/07/26/arthur-c-clarke-pred.html

Yeah....
Hay.. just so simple.. does anyone really think two hillbillys would be the first people ever to think of it?

been tried, exon valdes, erica..

expensive, inefficient and overall more damaging than controlled burns..

google guys.. help not looking like an idiot in front of the whole world..