The Next New Thing

I think the next new medium will probably have to do something with providing a direct emotional or physiological stimulation. I've had a theory about what the next big thing would be in terms of what ultimate assets have human beings coveted since the dawn of civilization. Land, slaves, commodities, stocks, annuities, and information would be the ultimate asset today. We already affect the human psyche indirectly with media such as movies, music, and especially video games due to its strong, suggestive themes and a penchant for relating to a target market. I know this concept probably won't be realized in my lifetime but it would be interesting to hear music that actually stimulates your senses like a recreational drug or play a game that envelops your mind to the point where you feel like you're physically doing everything instead of using an I/O device. But once an industry sprouts from the idea that a mainstream medium can physically ensnare the senses of the customer, there can be assurance that there will be a very large marketable base, especially to those who can afford it.