This text explores the concept of stadium card stunts, where the audience of a stadium holds up colored signs to create a temporary billboard. These stunts require the crowd to follow a command sequence, similar to programming, to hold up the correct colored cards at the right time. The text mentions Michael Littman’s book, Code to Joy, which highlights the importance of learning programming and understanding the machines around us. It discusses the history of card stunts and how they evolved with the help of computers to create more elaborate displays. The text also delves into the process of translating images into card-stunt instructions and the use of machine learning in selecting colors for the cards.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium card stunts and programming | Use of programming in card stunts | More elaborate and synchronized stunts | Automation and technology advancements |
| Crowd work as a form of art | Value of crowd work as an art form | Increased recognition and appreciation | Cultural and artistic appreciation |
| Computer-generated card instructions | Computer-generated card instructions | More efficient and precise instructions | Advancements in computer technology |
| Machine learning in color selection | Machine learning for color selection | Improved color selection for card stunts | Advancements in machine learning |