I wanted to look at something that we will likely see in the near future of videogames: the conversion of everyday activity into a gaming context. We’ve already seen a few examples of this take place and it is a form of gaming that has yet to really emerge but one that will take off very quickly once the mainstream crowds are drawn into the addictive lure of turning everyday mundane actions into status-based achievements.… Continue Reading
Top 10 Futurist Videogames
Science fiction has had a long history in videogames (consider Space Invaders, the world’s first arcade sensation), and within its many examples we find some great uses of futurist themes and ideas. Covering aspects such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, transhumanism and future mega-cities; videogames truly are a perfect medium to explore possibilities for and ramifications of future technology and human progress.… Continue Reading
5 Ways to Overcome an Internet Kill Switch
With the ‘Internet Kill Switch’ move by the Egyptian government seemingly reversed in recent days, it brings up a very important issue that needs to be addressed publicly and vocally: just what can be done to overcome any attempt by governments around the world to instigate an ‘Internet Kill Switch’ in the future?… Continue Reading
A Very Futurist Christmas
During this period, there is a deluge of lists and posts covering things you could buy for those close to you. In this spirit, I thought we could spend a bit of time looking at a number of items that are well within the futurist paradigm.… Continue Reading
Discussion: Can WikiLeaks Be Shut Down?
Emerging over the past week is a clearly co-ordinated attempt to remove WikiLeaks from the internet, and even to end its existence as an organisation. So, what I wanted to do with the discussion this time is look at whether or not WikiLeaks can actually be shut down – and what this very serious precedent might set for the future of internet neutrality.… Continue Reading
Augmented Reality: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Part Three: The Ugly)
Over a year ago I started a series entitled Augmented Reality: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. The Good and The Bad were covered in due course, however the third part – The Ugly – never saw the light of day…until now.… Continue Reading