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Discussion Question:
1. Your job at a U.S. “think tank” has led you to become a consultant on a project that is trying to predict what sports might look like from a global perspective in the year 2030. Using material from this chapter and the rest of the book, identify two things that will be different about sports in 2030 and explain why these differences would come about.
Difference #1:
Difference #2:
Explanation:
2. If you could bring about one change in the meaning, purpose, or organization of sports, what would it be? What theory would guide your selection of the change, and what vantage point (see the chapter) would be best for making the change?
The change:
The theory:
The vantage point
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Future of Sports
Things That Will Be Different About Sports In 2030
Difference 1: Advanced sports equipment
Difference 2: Super-stadiums
Explanation
Sports is a quite an unpredictable, ever-evolving spectacle that is highly volatile that can go in all sorts of directions in the future. However, one thing is for sure, the future of sports will be a maze of different and innovative ways of pulling out the best from the players and creating the most intense and immersive experience for the fans.
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