Rst 100 1st Edition Lecture 16 Outline of Last Lecture I. Concepts of technologya. Screen timeb. Impact on obesity ratesc. Fidelity d. Simulated leisureII. Tech linkages to familyIII. Video Games Outline of Current Lecture I. MMOsII. Social mediaIII. Online DatingIV. TourismV. SportVI. Dilemma of Goodness Current LectureTechnology – developed specifically for leisure had greatly increased, expands and widens range of leisure opportunities, and originally developed for military purposes - I-Clicker Once you’re addicted – leisure? - Eliminates freedom of choice- Kid’s parents sending kids to different camps or programs in order to help their addiction- LONILINESS – instant companionship on the internetMMO’s- Massive multiplayer online gameso Example: League of Legendso Warcraft o StarcraftThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Lack of “real world” hangouts drive MMOs- Similar to “Third Place” – physical places outside the home and workplace that people use for informal social interaction o Becoming more popular because we don’t have these places anymore Cyberhoods- Virtual neighborhoods formed in cybercultureo Create a sense of belonging o Become a very important role in this culture easily- Second Life – promotes the idea of a self-sustaining virtual economy o Create avatar and make that person another life o Some people prefer their second life over their firsto Parties and ongoing fun may be appearing to people who generally feel lonely o Much more important in Second Life – husband or wife may be addicted and create problems in their life or marriage- The actions of avatars are controlled by people behind the “Wizard-of-Oz-like computer screen”Social Media- Likes people to each other- Revolutionizing the way we communicate and share informationo Party invitations via Facebooko Post pictures instead of develop them and scrapbookPositive and Negative impacts of Social Media- Changed what it means to be socialo Doesn’t always mean going out with friends every night- People involved in many relationships but quantity of these leave people feelings qualitatively empty- Narcissism – excessive interest in oneselfo Document where we are – put it on Facebook- But also an opportunity to connect with others with similar interests o So many different chat groups that can help individuals with problems or issues and need someone to reach out to Online Dating- 1 in 5 people meet there significant others- 1 in 3 for gay people- HUGE business- “first dates” taking place through the computer- Text messaging also means a lot – first interactions are held that way - So popular do to its accessibility and convenient – selective - Why wouldn’t we?Geocatching – outdoor rec, uses navigational techniques, and originally developed by USMilitary Department Tourism and Technological Advances- How will the tourism industry be affected by tech?- One impact – the WAY we travel and WHERE we go - Driverless cars/Autonomous car o Who’s responsible if a car crash occurs?Helium Filled Airship Hotels - Expected launch date in 2020- Ecologically-friendly way to travel Space Hotels- Only question of time- Ability to create habitats in space exists Technology and Sports- Instant replay- Equipment- Changing the nature of sportso Virtual Raceso Instant Replays- Equipment improvements – FB helmets that can detect concussions o Some big ten teams have these and high-school teams Impact of sports- Athletes become better due to training and equipment- Sports become more interesting (e.g., improved hockey sticks and pucks make hockey faster, line for soccer goals) - Impact on records- ONLINE FANTASY SPORTSo Really bigo Changed the way sports are viewed, reported and discussed – how?o STUDY of Fantasy Sports Participants: Women make up a growing market – about 25% Most reported watching more sports since starting fantasy sports teams FB most popular Long-term investment – have been doing it for several years Expected to continue to expand in future  Older market – older people more interested in it  Say that it enhances their sport viewing experienceThe Issues of Goodness- Technological developments – good or bad (both really)- Not a simple response- Moderations is needed- One thing is certain, we aren’t going back to the way things used to be. There are more advances