![]() ![]() “Why do we need virtual chairs if our virtual bodies never get tired?”Ī more recent experiment in digital space making is Online Town, which launched in early April. “I think the new demands of the shelter-in-place orders may prompt interesting new designs for virtual spaces and also help us rethink assumptions,” says Nick Yee, the cofounder of Quantic Foundry, a gaming market research firm, and the author of The Proteus Paradox: How Online Games and Virtual Worlds Change Us-and How They Don’t. Virtual worlds like Second Life, as well as massively multiplayer online games like World of Warcraft, have been around for decades, but the Covid-19 lockdown presents an opportunity to revisit them and to explore what we want in an online destination. ![]() Why not add a virtual world to your next video call? Having a place to socialize, even a digital one, can make connecting through a computer far more enjoyable-even if you think you don’t like videogames. Fun backgrounds aren’t enough to feel like you’re at a real party or hangout, or at least not a good one, especially if you’re spending most of the time staring at your own face on screen. ![]() Social gatherings are transformed into formal meetings-exactly what Zoom was designed to facilitate but not what you always want. On Zoom, the conversational format is essentially "virtual sharing circle," where one person can talk at a time and you're never completely sure whose turn is next. What’ is less expected is that a piece of corporate software, often terrible at mimicking real social interaction, has emerged as the hottest app of the pandemic. “ Zoom happy hour” has officially entered the nomenclature, and some people are even suffering from “ Zoom fatigue.” Millions of Americans have now been confined to their homes for weeks or months, so it’s no surprise they’re relying more on video chat. It’s where college kids throw parties and how elementary school students attend class (at least until their teachers get Zoombombed). Luckily I didn't listen and I managed to get into the industry with zero qualifications.In a matter of weeks, Zoom has gone from obscure business app to household name. As I'd written a program to teach kids to code (this was in the 80s). When we did our computing qualifications at school, I wrote my mate's programs, and they got an 'A'.īut I got unclassified. Of course, it helps if your hobby is your job (it still is). Tech has been amazing it enabled me to:Īnd make a lot of postivie memories because the biggest benefit was making a lot of friends. Making this infographic prompted me to reflect. I'll fight off the Science, Engineering and Math reps and put a strong case forward for tech to 8-11-year-olds. I look forward to helping at a STEM fair this week at our daughter's school. Of course, this isn't restricted to tech or tech DD, and I bet you see these traits in your team members?Ĭalling young Einsteins and mini-Edisons. ![]() These measurements are early indicators of potential success. one engineering team self-taught marketing & presentation skills. When a team is so interested/engaged, they will learn anything to help the mission. Their tech platforms tend to be ahead compared to their stage of growth. They recognise knowledge gaps and utilise the skills of others. The teams have a plan, and for a Brucie bonus point - the plan outlines a return on investment. Passionate, people-focused and in it for the mission, mutual respect is evident. And not surprisingly, they are not the tech. We've noticed a trend over the 18 months of 'team traits' that become brilliant tech assessments. What do you think of the results? Would you try it? I love the convenience, but it made me think of: Some shots don't look like me or have dodgy toupe-looking hair. I didn't have to travel to the studio, change into different outfits or spend time. You upload 10-20 personal photos, and within 24 hours, you get your headshots back. Generative, digital-based AI is 'easier' to manipulate than physical robots and machinery.īut I tried TryItOnAI, which bridges the physical and digital worlds. As the physical aspects are still too expensive. I listened to Sam Altman on a Podcast saying that it was correct to predict AI would disrupt business.īut we were wrong to assume it would impact blue-collar work first. Will AI disrupt the professional headshot industry? ![]()
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