Perhaps an area which could be investigated would be a set of genres matching the scenario work. Here again, Truby has the most interesting set of genres. Obviously, no business would own up to playing out a Murder Mystery, but maybe Romance has some value. Promoting these ideas It seems the seminar is looking for a fundamental set of products or developments, a complete toolkit, to create this revolution, just as the PC was born. I'm not sure this will be possible in the limited time available, or that it can play out the same way.
Evolution is messy.
While exploration and development proceeds in academia and business, efforts should also be made in the public and mass market arena. Even academics participate in the common experience during down times. Existing venues in the media should be exploited to prepare society. Identify, encourage and train naturally- occurring spokespersons. Products like Partnerware and groupwares are popping up all over the 'net.