Esports, Virtual Formula 1 and the New Era of Play | James Hodge | TED

Описание: As the line between the physical and digital worlds blur, so does the line between real-world and virtual sports. Reframing our understanding of competition, data-driven technologist James Hodge explains how far esports (like virtual Formula 1 race car driving) have come in replicating the conditions of physical sports, making elite competition more accessible than ever before. “This really is the new era for play -- and it’s open to everyone," he says.

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