Augmenting Alice

Name: Augmenting Alice
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The Future of Identity, Experience and Reality

By Galit Ariel

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Augmenting Alice by Galit Ariel delves into the evolving relationship between humans and the digital realm, focusing on augmented reality's impact on our perception and interaction with the world. It explores the potential of this technology to transform various sectors, including design, business, and entertainment, while raising questions about the balance between the virtual and the physical. The book provides insights into how augmented reality is shaping the future of our environments and experiences.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of technology and human experience, especially how augmented reality is reshaping art and culture. It's ideal for those curious about the creativity and ethical questions that arise with this innovative technology.

An introduction to AR, with a focus on the gaps between the functional aspects and behavioral / societal factors.

Augmented Reality is fast becoming one of the most important emerging technologies, with unprecedented investment growth and interest from big tech platforms and accelerator industries. The book introduces Augmented Reality's core concepts and potential to newbies and experts alike. Looking at the impact of the technology as it matures into a ground-breaking platform, it goes beyond function to explore the context of the technology's implementation - through social, commercial, and behavioural lenses.

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Augmenting Alice delves into the rapidly growing world of Augmented Reality, an emerging technology attracting unprecedented investment and interest from big tech platforms and accelerator industries. This book offers a 'wide lens' perspective on the potential, challenges, and impact that widespread implementation of Augmented Reality is sure to bring.

Augmented Reality is poised to become the new platform and standard for content creation and experience generation. Its influence is expected to be as pivotal as the World Wide Web's global impact, making it an essential resource for varied applications.

The book introduces the core concepts and potential of Augmented Reality to both novices and experts. It examines the technology's development into a groundbreaking platform and explores the broader context of its implementation through social, commercial, and behavioural lenses.

Augmenting Alice raises a discussion about the forefront of Augmented Reality development and examines what its application and eventual impact might mean for society in the near future.

The book also addresses current issues arising in the digital age due to emerging technologies and Augmented Reality. Topics include changing behaviours and social etiquettes, identity in the digital age, and privacy and ethical concerns.

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Augmenting Alice by Galit Ariel explores the transformative impact of augmented reality on society and culture. Reviewers praise the book for its insightful analysis and engaging narrative, highlighting Ariel's expertise in blending theoretical concepts with practical applications. The book is commended for its thought-provoking perspectives, clear writing style, and the ability to make complex ideas accessible to a wide audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789063694708

Publisher: BIS Publishers B.V.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2017

Country: Netherlands

Imprint: BIS Publishers B.V.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Galit Ariel is a creative and strategic thinker with international leadership experience in industrial design, retail and fashion, and education. Galit completed her education at world-leading universities within the creative arts. Her MA thesis focused on Augmented Reality. Galit’s keynote speech about Augmented Reality – at the conference South by Southwest (#SXSW17) – has brought attention to her work from across the globe.