Two weeks ago, there was a lengthy conversation had
during class about virtual reality. For
anyone that doesn’t quite understand what virtual reality is, the definition
provided by Google is “the computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional
image or environment that can be interacted within a seemingly real or physical
way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a
screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors, etc.” Some students made the argument that one day,
virtual reality will be our main form of interaction and communication, and
that life will be better when that day comes.
Personally, I disagree with this.
We’ve
all had the phases in our lives when we were obsessed with the Sims, or games similar
to it. That’s the thing though. It was all meant to be a game. I could never imagine wanting that to be how I
communicate with, and see the rest of the world. We have already become such hermits compared
to what we used to be, due to the progression of technology over time, and
using virtual reality to live in would only make it that much worse. I understand there are plenty of adults out
there that are into gaming online, and chatting in those fantasy worlds, but I
have never considered those really socially acceptable. I probably come off really judgmental, and I
apologize for that, but my opinion is my opinion. Sorry, not sorry. Why would you want to just sit around looking
through your computer screen for the rest of the life when you can be outside,
having real life interactions with the people around us? Secondly, world is already obese as it is, and
that issue will only get worse if it becomes an even greater norm to stay
secluded, indoors with your Cheetos and Dr. Pepper, or whatever it was we said
to stereotype these virtual reality enthusiasts. Whether the stereotype is true or not, I
agree with it.
I
believe everyone should have their hobbies, don’t get me wrong, but it should
remain just a hobby. Once it becomes
more than that, it is an immediate red flag for me. Even the people that are into LARPing (Live
Action Role Playing), they are at least getting outside and interacting with
each other, personally. So I give them
credit for that. E for effort! I say you have one life, and you should live
it the way you want, but don’t live it alone.
And that is what a virtual world takeover would do.
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