It doesn’t matter that I can’t read German blogger Matthias Schwenk’s words on getting closer to augmented reality or decipher the credits of this Italian video he links to, for all that’s necessary is an ability to appreciate the possibilities of the future:
Augmented reality isn’t going anywhere so you might as well get accustomed to its viability in the high school classroom, such as enabling dissection in a biology class without ever holding a scalpel and pressing into the chicken leg.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology conceptualizes citizens like you and me carrying portable touch screens so we can input information and access data without computers.
What if scientists could develop 360-degree vision, enabling you to defeat claustrophobia by walking down a dark alley but feeling comfortable?
Already, you can purchase a t-shirt with a barcode-like logo that enables someone with an appropriate machine to scan your chest and read your last Twitter message.
And let’s not forget last fall’s Street With a View project, partnering Pittsburgh residents with Google Street View programmers to create a surreal application mashing people with technology in a way you’ve probably never seen before!
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RT @dannybrown: Why there are no language barriers when we look into the future [link to post] courtesy of @ariherzog
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Thanks Ari, for mentioning my article here. I tried to give a little overview bringing together european and american views on Augmented Reality. As I can read here there are more interesting (and funny) things to come soon!
My pleasure, Matthias. If I hadn’t perused through friendfeed when I did and saw your post, it’s doubtful I would have slanted on it!
The future really is so bright you gotta wear shades…
It’s always amazing to me to think of how far we’ve come in such a short period of time and how far we are still going to reach. It’s truly a great time to be a part of.
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I like the thought of no more dissection. More kids would learn about anatomy if they weren’t so grossed out by chopping into a once living thing. Besides medical or veterinary professionals, no one needs to have that kind of experience. Plus the idea that you could be put into a simulation to cure your fears would be a breakthrough. I’m not sure how I feel about scanning my shirt for Twitter messages, but if I allow anyone to be a follower, it’s no different than letting strangers walk up and see what’s on my Twitterbrain.
~ Kristi
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