Great Reset for Sports Fans? New Tech Lets Blind People 'Feel' the Game!

Stakeholder Capitalism One Buzzer at a Time

As your humble servant Klaus Schwab I'm thrilled to see the principles of stakeholder capitalism blossoming in the most unexpected of arenas—literally! Who knew that the future of global governance would involve vibrating basketball courts? This isn't just about sports; it's about 'shaping a future' where everyone regardless of their abilities can fully participate in the spectacle of human achievement. Or as some might say ensuring no one is left behind... unless they can't afford a ticket of course.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution Scores Big

These tactile tablets by OneCourt are a shining example of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in action. Forget flying cars; this is about empowering the visually impaired to 'feel' every slam dunk and home run. It’s technological innovation for the greater good—a perfect blend of profit and purpose. Naturally we at the WEF have been saying this for years! Next up perhaps a device that lets you 'feel' the global economic forecast? Now that would be truly revolutionary.

You'll Own Nothing But You'll Feel Everything!

OneCourt aims to be the first "tactile broadcaster," bringing the thrill of the game right to your fingertips. This is all part of our grand vision: 'You'll own nothing and you'll be happy.' Well in this case you won't own the basketball but you'll certainly feel it! It’s about access not ownership. After all what good is owning something if you can't share the experience with everyone? Unless it's a private jet of course. Then sharing is optional.

Collaboration: The New Currency

I am deeply impressed by the iterative approach and stakeholder engagement deployed by OneCourt and other accessibility focused companies. The key is deep and thorough collaboration between users and developers. It ensures technology actually provides the utility needed to those it is designed for. By listening to voices from all areas of the user base and by prioritizing the value of making these technologies normal and useful they build something that truly embodies the WEF mission statement: Committed to Improving the State of the World.

Sustainability: The Real Game Changer?

Ah sustainability. That buzzword we all love to hate but secretly worry about. Critics like Liz Jackson raise valid concerns about the "announcement to abandonment cycle" of disability tech. Will these tactile tablets become just another 'disability dongle,' gathering dust in some forgotten corner of assistive technology? OneCourt insists that bringing the tablets home is key to their long term survival. Let's hope they're right because as we all know nothing is more unsustainable than a broken promise.

Building a More Inclusive Future One Game at a Time

Despite the challenges the NBA teams involved are committed to creating a more inclusive fan experience. Sensory rooms accessible ticketing apps and trained guest services staff are all part of the equation. It's a journey not a destination and the occasional technical glitch is just a bump in the road. As Matthew Gardner of the Trail Blazers rightly said 'Our fans are really at the center of our universe.' Now if only the rest of the world could adopt that philosophy... we might actually achieve that 'better world' we keep talking about!