Deconstructing with Della: The Future of Presenting
October 09, 2017 |
| Michael Jackson Hologram at 2014 Billboard Music Awards |
Our
global clients spend a lot of time using technology to communicate. Rarely are
they all in one room together. For them, presenting is more than in-person
meetings or being on stage. Today, it is more likely to be a webinar or Skype
style presentation where a great connection with the audience is challenging. As
my work colleague Xenia says, she is busy doing other things while attending
online events. I confess to multi-tasking my way through these types of
presentations as well. It is unlikely I would give 100% of my
attention, especially when the speaker cannot see me. It is difficult to connect
to an inanimate object like a computer screen.
While
video conferencing is getting better, I am still waiting for hologram
technology to catch up and become affordable in the business world. I would
love nothing more than to send my avatar to long distance gigs to avoid the
hassle of travel. I think that future is almost here. When I see ABBA planning
a world tour via hologram, I am hopeful.
As we
know, up until now hologram events like this have been reserved for those who
have died (Tupac and Michael Jackson) and have not seemed to catch on in the
mainstream. Perhaps seeing people who have passed creeps us out. But, real
people who can communicate via their hologram and make it feel like they are in
the room could be a whole different experience.
I know
there are people working on a business version of the technology. The key will be seamless
interactions. If we can FaceTime with ease, why not make presentations and
interact through our digital double? Imagine the travel savings for
corporations and decrease in emissions from airplanes. Imagine the lack of wear
and tear on your body as you sit in comfort, controlling your avatar.
I expect
people will be reluctant to give up face-to-face communications readily. Not moi. As long as it feels like face to face, I am in. If I can accomplish the same results
and not waste hours sitting in airports, on planes and in lonely hotel rooms, I
will be first in line.
To
deconstruct: I believe the hologram future is coming. Will you be an early
adopter and get measured for your avatar body or
head for the hills?
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