Virtual reality from "summary" of Radical Technologies by Adam Greenfield
One of the most radical technologies of our time is a fully immersive simulation that places the user at the center of an entirely digital environment. This technology has the power to transport individuals to any place or time, allowing them to interact with a world that exists only in the realm of bits and bytes. Virtual reality relies on sophisticated hardware and software to create a convincing illusion of reality. Head-mounted displays, motion trackers, and hand controllers work in concert to track the user's movements and feed back realistic sensory information. By engaging multiple senses simultaneously, virtual reality can create a sense of presence so convincing that users may temporarily forget they are not in the physical world. The potential applications of virtual reality are vast and varied. From entertainment and gaming to education and training, this technology has the power to revolutionize how we interact with information and each other. Architects can w...
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