Augmented reality will be as practical as it is playful

Augmented reality is more than just a tool for games and advertising; it now creates real-world utility. Childhood is full of dramatic, beautiful and intense dreams. As a child’s cognitive and behavioral skills grow, creativity and imagination fill in the details and color in the blanks. Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau described childhood as “the sleep of reason,” and childhood imagination is a key part of that sleep.

In children’s imaginations, a hero defeats the largest dragon in the enchanted forest and saves the beautiful princess from her evil stepsisters. During your childhood, maybe you had a tea party with your imaginary friends and your stuffed animals. When you were chatting away about how amazing the not-real food and drinks tasted, reason slept.