The orgin of mesh can be traced back to the late 14c., mesche, "open space in a net or netting," probably from late Old English max "net," according to the online etymology dictionary. According to Gartner, mesh is evolving into blockchain and smart spaces. Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger with encrypted information. The goal of blockchain is to increase trust in the supply chain. You will hear more about blockchain in 2019. Smart spaces are the convergence of the physical, digital, people, processess, services, products. Immersive, interactive, and automated experiences will be integrated into the mesh of things (MoT). The world is taking technology from the fourteenth century and applying new thinking to create a new mesh.

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Device of the mind, circuits to override fear, switches and controls