Beyond Natal

It's been a while. In the time I got laid off from my traditional marketing and advertising position, and taken a full time job back in retail. Which sucks, in a certain way.

But I have to say, the one thing that sets my mind alive like fire is Project Natal. Natal sounds like fun for gaming, but what it really means is jobs.

In the weird part of my mind, I think that Natal is the platform of the future for communication. Something that follows you, is interactive in the way that they purport in their video here...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgWUtw0sbro

What can you do with this tech?

Well, you can do what many economists are hoping we do, but can't do right now... specialize. I think Natal may birth what we can call "The Communication App".

Using the software, homebrew producers could come up with programs to help people communicate. Then, for a nominal fee, someone buys the software, and is able to run a small business communicating with other people.

Some examples.

Tutoring
Nursing home adjustment
Medical checkups for sick kids
Physical therapy
Music Lessons
Cooking
Therapy

The ability to share information via Natal is different than it is with webcams, more intuitive. It can work in people's living rooms, which would have an appeal unlike a computer. It would get people the services they need at a fraction of the cost of what it would be to have the person live and in their living room. And for many people out there begging for an opportunity, this could be it.

It's a pretty farfetched dream, but dreaming has to stay alive in this economy.