I find the Vernor Vinge's vision of ubiquitous AR blending with VR from "Rainbow's End" a more compelling vision then the "Snow Crash" metaverse. Not sure if we

I find the Vernor Vinge's vision of ubiquitous AR blending with VR from "Rainbow's End" a more compelling vision then the "Snow Crash" metaverse. Not sure if we'll get to persistently worn contact lenses or glasses, but a system that anchors the virtual into the physical has much more appeal than a purely virtual one. I don't think I'd go to a virtual bar to meet people and have virtual drinks, but if you give me a way to feel like my best friend from across the country is sitting across my living room having a real beer with me, that I'll pay money for.