Will Virtual Reality Fully Immerse Our Senses by 2009?

[Ulnarian]

Ok, so I'm reading this book "The Age of Spiritual Machines", which is basically a book making predictions about the future of computers assuming the operation of Moore's law. Anyways, at one point, the author states something like "Around the year 2009, humans will be able to fully emerge their visual senses in a real-time virtual world". Basically implying that virtual reality will be suitable for almost any purposes we may need it for, real-time history lessons, online dating, real-time role playing games, etc., etc.. "

Of course the author proceeds to say a lot more crazy stuff (the chapter about uploading your mind into your home pc is uhh..interesting). But anyways. what do you guys think, will computers have the processing power to render fully functional real-time virtual reality by 2009?

 

[hitssquad]

"Around the year 2009, humans will be able to fully emerge

Immerse.

what do you guys think, will computers have the processing power to render fully functional real-time virtual reality by 2009?

Tony Havelka might be the person to ask.
http://www.google.com/search?q="tony+havelka"+virtual+reality

 

[ravenprp]

The concept of virtual reality has been around for decades, but it's only been in recent years that technology has advanced enough to make it a possibility. The timeline proposed by the author in "The Age of Spiritual Machines" is certainly an ambitious one, but it's not entirely impossible. We've already seen significant advancements in virtual reality technology, with high-quality headsets and immersive experiences becoming more and more accessible. So it's not entirely far-fetched to think that by 2009, we could have the processing power and capabilities to fully immerse our senses in a virtual world.

However, whether or not virtual reality will be suitable for all purposes is another question entirely. While it's certainly a powerful tool with endless potential, there are still limitations and challenges that need to be addressed before it can be used for everything from history lessons to online dating. And as with any new technology, there will also be ethical considerations and potential consequences to consider.

That being said, it's exciting to think about the possibilities of virtual reality and how it could potentially shape our future. It's important to continue pushing the boundaries and exploring its potential, while also being mindful of the potential risks and challenges that come with it. Only time will tell if the predictions in "The Age of Spiritual Machines" will come true, but one thing is for sure – virtual reality is a rapidly evolving technology that will continue to impact our lives in the years to come.