I've always been intrigued by the idea of virtual reality. A good amount of science fiction movies in the past five or so years have alluded to its uses. One movie that sticks out is "Minority Report". In one of the scenes Tom Cruise enters in to what appears to be a Virtual Reality Arcade lined with several, futuristic looking, pod like, booths. The users appears to be able to access all types of simulations and can live out anything imaginable. Pretty cool, unfortunately, to my knowledge and research we have yet to discover technology that simulates and stimulates all the senses. I came across one article that claims to add sight, smell, taste and touch to the experience :http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090304091227.htm
"..the 'Virtual Cocoon' will consist of a headset incorporating specially developed electronics and computing capabilities. It could help unlock the full potential benefits of Real Virtuality in fields such as education, business and environmental protection..."
Online games such as second life, etc will continue to thrive in my opinion. I agree with the article from CNN that social networking sites will continue to evolve into more of a Virtual Experience. It seems like a logical progression to me. I'm not sold on the idea of making virtual money. Maybe it's a way to create status within the online community. I can see it continuing, especially if it's a motivational factor for people to spend more time online trying to rake in the dough.
Also really cool: Click Pic : Immersive Cocoon
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