Honestly, I think the existence of free soloists is proof that VR won't replace risky sports. A non-trivial number of people choose to go out and rock climb wi

Honestly, I think the existence of free soloists is proof that VR won't replace risky sports. A non-trivial number of people choose to go out and rock climb without using ropes, even on climbs where ropes could easily be added. That's not purely about risk-taking, but it seems to give lie to any idea that a safe simulation will be satisfying for everyone.