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I hope it takes off since I'm wedded to the idea of being able to upload myself into a virtual world in my old age, and relive my youth. There was a film that covered this as a concept but I don't remember what it was called. A sci-fi of some description. People took a hallucinogenic drug to prevent them from being 'aware' that they were in the game.

 

When I'm 107 and have finally retired, it's the first thing I'll do.

 

In the more immediate future, if it offers improved immersion I'm all for it :D

Not sure what film you're on about but the description reminded me of The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch.

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Hm, I've not see that one but maybe the principle is very similar. I'm sure the one I'm thinking of was more of a modern throw away sci fi of the 'Minority report' ilk. It wasn't the core of the film either, just something they used for a couple of scenes as context.

 

Either way, my thinking is kind of that if you were able to do this, and others you know could do this too, you could live your later years out as 'young' people once again. Kind of depressing and sad from an outsiders point of view, but also probably quite desirable for elderly people with very little left in their lives.

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It's a novel (by Philip K Dick) rather than a film. I don't think it's one of his that has been made into a film. Although most of the ones that have bear little resemblance to the books anyway.

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the main thing i don't like about them is the form factor. they're pretty uncomfortable to use as they strap tightly to your face. i had a go at one on a virtual rollercoaster at a tech conference and it was pretty grim as the sweat from the person who had just used it still clung to the headset. apparently they have them at alton towers and six flags in the states but i can't see that taking off for that reason.

 

still to see a killer app for them too. i can't imagine ever watching feature length filns on them. still to be filed under impressive gimmick, for now. i don't see the mass market appeal.

VR porn is pretty cool tbf :lol:

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Dr Gloom, on 18 Oct 2016 - 02:55 AM, said:snapback.png

the main thing i don't like about them is the form factor. they're pretty uncomfortable to use as they strap tightly to your face. i had a go at one on a virtual rollercoaster at a tech conference and it was pretty grim as the sweat from the person who had just used it still clung to the headset. apparently they have them at alton towers and six flags in the states but i can't see that taking off for that reason. 

still to see a killer app for them too. i can't imagine ever watching feature length filns on them. still to be filed under impressive gimmick, for now. i don't see the mass market appeal.

VR porn is pretty cool tbf :lol:

 

Oculus is coming out with something that allows you to "touch" things as well as see them.

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