The Center for Future Storytelling at the Media Lab is rethinking storytelling for the 21st century by applying new technologies to make stories more interactive, improvisational, and social. Researchers are working to transform audiences into active participants and bridge the real and virtual worlds. Research also explores revolutionizing imaging and display technologies. The Media Lab also studies innovative materials and designs for new devices that are simple, ubiquitous, and easy to use, allowing interconnected devices to interact with each other, the world, and people nearby.