Abstract
AbstractPurpose – Wearable technologies are a near-future concept and cyborgs are in fact reality. The authors’ proposition is how cyborgisation could and will occur.Design/methodology/approach – The approach used by this paper is a general review.Findings – The authors explain how the line between humans and technology is becoming more and more blurred as this trends paper explores the concepts of singularity and cyborgs as a future state, highlighting the world’s first cyborg games.Originality/value – The paper contributes to our understanding that science fiction is fiction to some, but reality to others, depending on a person’s cognition and insight.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 78-81 |
| Journal | Journal of Tourism Futures |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 2014 |
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Keywords
- Events
- Sport
- Future
- Science fiction
- Singularity
- Wearable technology
- Cyborgs