Tech oligarchs are encouraging the creation of virtual worlds as a cheap way to avoid problems in the real one.
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A close friend of mine uses VR regularly. They got it after COVID to help with quarantine. It’s fun to use for about 3 hours and does give a sense of having gone somewhere new, which is neat-
But as a permanent distraction? No, absolutely not. VR causes headaches after extended use, and it doesn’t even work for some people. It’s also a limited sensory experience.
Until VR can fully simulate reality and put food in your belly it’s not a threat.
