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> observable trends atm is that physical location still matters Sure, we're still in the shallow part of the disruption curve. The real world (established play
by erikpukinskis 9y ago
> observable trends atm is that physical location still matters
Sure, we're still in the shallow part of the disruption curve. The real world (established player) has two features that Skype/Hangouts/Slack/VR (disruptive player) can't do yet:
- eye contact
- a semi-conscious background channel
Group video calls are confusing without eye contact. You can't really pay half attention to Slack. You read, or you don't read.
But within 5 years or so you should be able to buy a $400 VR headset which lets you make eye contact with someone, and place a semi-interesting conversation between coworkers in the background behind your virtual desk.
And of course the VR workplace has many benefits which will never be replicated by a real world workplace. It's a classic disruptive technology. Small market now. Will eat almost all of office space within 20 years.