Comments on Cool Augmented Reality Demo Makes Me Think About the Future of Virtual WorldsTypePad2011-10-12T08:27:49ZSLHamlethttps://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2011/10/augmented-reality-demo/comments/atom.xml/Dizzy Banjo commented on 'Cool Augmented Reality Demo Makes Me Think About the Future of Virtual Worlds'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef014e8c516031970d2011-10-17T16:09:43Z2011-10-17T16:09:43ZDizzy Banjohttp://dizzybanjo.wordpress.comBring it on !! :) we can start making steps in these directions today, I really hope to be involved...<p>Bring it on !! :) we can start making steps in these directions today, I really hope to be involved with as many projects that do as possible over the coming years.</p>
<p>The Vernor Vinge 'Zones of Thought' series are on my list Extropia, I keep hearing good things about them, from many interesting people - including you!</p>
<p>Halting State by Charles Stross is a great book for this kind of thing too.</p>Extropia DaSilva commented on 'Cool Augmented Reality Demo Makes Me Think About the Future of Virtual Worlds'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef014e8c3e2d12970d2011-10-14T08:31:53Z2011-10-14T08:31:53ZExtropia DaSilvahttp://extropiadasilva.wordpress.comHamlet should read 'Rainbows End' by Vernor Vinge, which imagines just the kind of augmented-realities he talked about here. I...<p>Hamlet should read 'Rainbows End' by Vernor Vinge, which imagines just the kind of augmented-realities he talked about here. I reckon he would like that novel.</p>
<p>Anyway, this AR would certainly bring new meaning to Obi-Wan's advice 'your eyes can deceive you; don't trust them'.</p>Arcadia Codesmith commented on 'Cool Augmented Reality Demo Makes Me Think About the Future of Virtual Worlds'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef014e8c39e548970d2011-10-13T15:24:20Z2011-10-13T15:24:20ZArcadia CodesmithI think ten years is hopelessly optimistic for digital contacts. But I think they could launch wireless specs any time,...<p>I think ten years is hopelessly optimistic for digital contacts.</p>
<p>But I think they could launch wireless specs any time, if the market is there. </p>
<p>I don't know if kung fu is the killer app, but the Society for Creative Ananchronism and Live-Action RolePlaying groups would love what Hamlet's describing. </p>
<p>But for anything approaching mass market adoption (and economy of scale prices), you're going to have to cobble together a wide range of potential users; geocachers, historical reinactors, tourists, joggers, paintballers, heck, maybe even forensic investigators and police/military trainers.</p>
<p>I'm certainly in favor of seeing this technology mature and flourish, but as an adjunct to existing virtual worlds, not a replacement. Older gamers like myself are not always up for a RL bout :)</p>Emperor Norton commented on 'Cool Augmented Reality Demo Makes Me Think About the Future of Virtual Worlds'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf74053ef0153923ffa52970b2011-10-12T16:24:06Z2011-10-12T16:24:06ZEmperor NortonThis raises several questions: What kind of soon to be blind idiot would wear contact leans in a full contact...<p>This raises several questions:</p>
<p>What kind of soon to be blind idiot would wear contact leans in a full contact sport?</p>
<p>Do people enjoy losing sparing matches enough they would look that the cool 3d enhanced scenery and not at the guy trying to punch them in the face?</p>
<p>Who is the nerdy dork who thinks getting punched in the face isn't exciting enough that is need special effects?</p>