Imagined Future Scenarios
Sports Technology, Plausible Futures, Long Term (5 - 10 years)
Scenario Generated from 'In Print | Growing Pains: Hollywood’s Digital De-aging' - Mubi.com
Future Arc and Implications
Grow Arc
Social Impact: Increased sedentary lifestyles and demand for hyper-real sports experiences further isolates individuals.
Technological Impact: Rapid advancements in holographic projection, sensor technology, and data processing power saturate the market.
Ecological Impact: Increased energy consumption and e-waste from holographic devices exacerbate environmental problems.
Economic Impact: Massive profits for sports leagues and technology companies drive further development and expansion.
Political Impact: Lobbying efforts secure favorable regulations and subsidies for the holographic sports industry.
Narrative: Holographic sports become ubiquitous, driven by unbridled technological advancement and consumerism, leading to unprecedented access and immersion, but also increased social isolation.
Collapse Arc
Social Impact: Holographic sports exacerbate existing inequalities as access is limited due to economic hardship.
Technological Impact: Supply chain disruptions and energy shortages cripple holographic sports infrastructure.
Ecological Impact: Environmental disasters render large-scale holographic events impossible, due to power outages or resource scarcity.
Economic Impact: Economic depression decimates the entertainment industry, leading to the shutdown of holographic sports leagues.
Political Impact: Governments prioritize basic needs over entertainment, halting investment in holographic sports.
Narrative: Widespread environmental and economic collapse brings down the holographic sports industry, exposing its dependence on unsustainable systems and leading to its abandonment in favor of more resilient activities.
Discipline Arc
Social Impact: Holographic sports are used as a tool for social control, promoting nationalistic narratives and distracting from social issues.
Technological Impact: Holographic sports are heavily regulated and monitored to prevent unauthorized content and ensure adherence to state-approved values.
Ecological Impact: Strict energy consumption quotas are enforced to limit the environmental impact, possibly restricting access.
Economic Impact: The state controls the holographic sports industry through centralized planning and resource allocation.
Political Impact: Authoritarian regimes leverage holographic sports for propaganda and surveillance purposes.
Narrative: A tightly controlled holographic sports ecosystem emerges, serving the interests of a ruling power seeking to maintain order and influence through carefully curated entertainment.
Transform Arc
Social Impact: Holographic sports foster empathy and cultural exchange by providing intimate access to diverse sporting traditions and athlete perspectives.
Technological Impact: Holographic technology merges with biofeedback and personalized learning systems to enhance athletic performance and promote healthy lifestyles.
Ecological Impact: Sustainable holographic technologies are developed, minimizing energy consumption and utilizing recycled materials.
Economic Impact: Holographic sports democratize access to sporting events, empowering local communities and alternative sports organizations.
Political Impact: Global collaborations promote ethical guidelines and standards for holographic sports to ensure fair competition and inclusivity.
Narrative: Holographic sports undergo a radical transformation, becoming a force for positive social change, promoting sustainability, and fostering greater understanding and connection between people with different beliefs.
