RST 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Fantasy Sport, Grindr, Match.Com

• School: University of Illinois
• Department: Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
• Course: RST 100
• Professor: Shinew Kimberly

Document Summary

Lack of real world hangouts such as third place - physical places outside the home and workplace used for informal social interaction. Ex - world of warcraft, tera, runescape, second life. The actions of avatars are controlled by people behind the wizard-of-oz like computer screen . Revolutionizing the way we communicate and share information. Changed what it means to be social. People involved in many relationships but quantity of these leave people qualitatively empty. Narcissism- excessive interest in oneself (becomes about the picture more than the experience) But also an opportunity to connect with others with similar interests. First dates taking place through the computers & phones. Tinder business dating app, swipe right if interested, swipe left if not. Grindr- gay-only app that displays in grid form all the male users in close proximity. One impact - the way we travel and where we go. Helium-filled airship hotels (expected to launch 2020) Only a question of time and money.