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Something that terrifies me, which I'm guessing probably does the same to you, is hearing people talk about how they can't wait to be able to "experience" thing

Something that terrifies me, which I'm guessing probably does the same to you, is hearing people talk about how they can't wait to be able to "experience" things in VR instead of having to travel. That's only one step away from justifying destroying the rest of our planet because we can just "experience" it with technology anyway.

panic 10y ago
I agree with you in general -- all this stuff Google is doing with data really weirds me out -- but VR is actually really cool! You should try it sometime if you get the chance.
- yougavemehope 10y ago
  I don't dislike VR. I have a DK1, DK2, CV1, and a Vive. I think it's awesome, and has a lot of potential, but it scares me to see companies like Facebook and Google getting involved, and makes me sad to think about what the future of VR might become as a result. It also makes me sad for the people who will become wrapped up and "live" in VR, thinking that it's a 1:1 substitute for experiencing things in real life, which I'm sure shares at least some overlap with the people who haven't seen the outdoors unless forced since they became a part of WoW. The thing that worries me most in this regard, is that there are people openly talking about how they want this, and how they hope technology makes it so they never have to leave home again. What's funny is that I'm sure there are people who make lots of money working for Facebook, Google, and others reading this thinking "we're not evil, our slogan even said so! This person is nuts!", but nobody really thinks what they're doing is wrong while they're doing it -- or they wouldn't be. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that..
178235236 10y ago
Yes I agree and it shows you understand my point. When I was working at a boring job, I would spend a lot of time using google street view in different countries. It was a coping mechanism as the job was driving me crazy and I couldn't afford to travel to any of those countries. It is not a substitute for the real thing though. I am sure with virtual reality, it will be a replacement for holidays as nobody will be able to afford holidays anymore. Just as processed food is becoming a replacement for real food.

panic 10y ago

I agree with you in general -- all this stuff Google is doing with data really weirds me out -- but VR is actually really cool! You should try it sometime if you get the chance.

yougavemehope 10y ago
I don't dislike VR. I have a DK1, DK2, CV1, and a Vive. I think it's awesome, and has a lot of potential, but it scares me to see companies like Facebook and Google getting involved, and makes me sad to think about what the future of VR might become as a result. It also makes me sad for the people who will become wrapped up and "live" in VR, thinking that it's a 1:1 substitute for experiencing things in real life, which I'm sure shares at least some overlap with the people who haven't seen the outdoors unless forced since they became a part of WoW. The thing that worries me most in this regard, is that there are people openly talking about how they want this, and how they hope technology makes it so they never have to leave home again. What's funny is that I'm sure there are people who make lots of money working for Facebook, Google, and others reading this thinking "we're not evil, our slogan even said so! This person is nuts!", but nobody really thinks what they're doing is wrong while they're doing it -- or they wouldn't be. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that..

178235236 10y ago

Yes I agree and it shows you understand my point. When I was working at a boring job, I would spend a lot of time using google street view in different countries. It was a coping mechanism as the job was driving me crazy and I couldn't afford to travel to any of those countries. It is not a substitute for the real thing though. I am sure with virtual reality, it will be a replacement for holidays as nobody will be able to afford holidays anymore. Just as processed food is becoming a replacement for real food.