Fantasies of Virtual Reality: Untangling Fiction, Fact, and Threat

by Ben Egliston and Marcus Carter

The fantasies that underpin common perceptions of Virtual Reality--and what we need to know about VR's potential risks as well as its opportunities.

Virtual reality is the next new frontier for Silicon Valley. Mark Zuckerberg, who has overseen Meta's investment of billions into VR, pitches it as the next dominant computing paradigm. More than just a gaming technology, VR is top of mind for academics, tech reportage, and industry evangelists...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262549166
• ISBN13: 9780262549165
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.9"