Wonder Technologies and Consumerism

Two days ago I joined a focus group made up of three German males. We were expected by our friend Katrin in one of the offices of the Outstanding Solutions (Dortmund). The room we entered had no windows and there was something like a stage where all the "miracles" were to entertain us.

Then a hollographic version of a sexy female singer entered the stage. She looked very realistic. And she was singing for us. The vid was repeated at our request.

Then we watched splendid advertisements. It was all cool, but I felt dumb. I tell you, I could not concentrate while watching these advertisements. They were so flashy and juicy... Pleasure for eyes and ears... All I could think of was: wow, the porn industry will REALLY benefit from these technologies once they become more available to public. The same happened to the newspapers, TV and the Internet...

I left the room with a bitter feeling, though. In some years I will be bombarded by 3-D versions of perfect synthesized sellers in the street. I can already imagine hypnotized kids watching stupid kitchy noisy adds and thinking it's so cool. And wanting more burgers and coke. And those realistic boobs...

P.S. Once again, Katrin, thank you for invitation to take part in the focus group. You made my day! I am looking forward to the updates and your report!