Real Life But Better: How Augmented Reality Can Save Gen Z
Our kids are fat. They’re super-connected, self-aware, highly-strategic, fat kids. One-third of American kids are overweight, according to the CDC. Another study predicts that a staggering 47% are predicted to be obese by adulthood. And while our instinct tells us to take away their phones and unplug their Xboxes, technology might actually be the cure. Augmented reality, in particular, has potential to mobilize (and exercise) those dubbed “the most sedentary generation in American history.” Meet Gen Z – kids born after the turn of the century. They’ve been described as “digital natives.” They’ve only known of a world with touch-screens and apps. And as a result, they’ve developed an instinctual relationship with technology. ….[READ]
LAVREB Laboratory of Virtual Reality and Economic Behavior 
Reblogged this on RRB's Games Blog and commented:
Well seeing as the Wii U has gone backwards this is a great way, but let’s see how good it’ll be.
Yes, all those carbs in their iphones, get them some healthier alternatives.