Name: How augmented reality will change sports ... and build empathy
Uploaded: 2014-05-22T15:00:59Z
Duration: 8 min 57 s
Description: Chris Kluwe wants to look into the future of sports and think about how technology will help not just players and coaches, but fans. Here the former NFL punter envisions a future in which augmented reality will help people experience sports as if they are directly on the field -- and maybe even help them see others in a new light, too.

Here I say, "In 1965, the Baltimore Colts put a wristband on their quarterback to allow him to call plays quicker. They ended up winning a Super Bowl that year." That should instead be, "They ended up winning an important playoff game."

Chris Kluwe wants to look into the future of sports and think about how technology will help not just players and coaches, but fans. Here the former NFL punter envisions a future in which augmented reality will help people experience sports as if they are directly on the field -- and maybe even help them see others in a new light, too.

How augmented reality will change sports ... and build empathy

Augmented reality is poised to revolutionize how people experience sports, letting fans step directly into the action. Imagine seeing a quarterback’s view as a play unfolds, or feeling the rush of a downhill skier at 70 miles per hour. Yet its potential reaches beyond entertainment; this technology could let someone literally see through another’s eyes and understand their world. With billions of dollars at stake, the biggest choice is whether to harness this tool for profit alone or use it to foster greater empathy.