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The iPhone is a pro-social technology, enabling, at least in a virtual sense, for you to connect with people through the interface. You can argue whether it has
by bparsons 3y ago
The iPhone is a pro-social technology, enabling, at least in a virtual sense, for you to connect with people through the interface. You can argue whether it has reduced a lot of in-person socialization, but the function remains the same.
This VR stuff is completely anti-social. It is a dystopian vision of the future where your sensory system is sealed off from the world, controlled entirely by corporate entities. There is a reason that it has not taken off yet-- nobody other than the tech executives want it to succeed.
- chaostheory 3y ago1. You can do the same thing in VR. Many VR apps are online and multiuser with voice 2. VR’s higher immersion makes #1 more appealing. I regularly play ping pong with relatives who live thousands of miles away. Mini golf and bowling are also popular options. The immersion also makes it easier to interact with multiple people at the same time compared to a phone. 3. We’re already transitioning to mixed reality You really need to at least try a modern VR headset for yourself before coming to a strong conclusion.