Will Virtual Reality Fully Immerse Our Senses by 2009?

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The discussion centers on the predictions made in "The Age of Spiritual Machines" regarding the capabilities of virtual reality by 2009. The author suggests that advancements in computing power, driven by Moore's Law, will enable fully immersive visual experiences suitable for various applications, including education and entertainment. Participants express skepticism about whether computers will possess the necessary processing power to achieve this level of real-time virtual reality by the specified year. Tony Havelka is mentioned as a potential expert on the topic.

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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?
 
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Ulnarian said:
"Around the year 2009, humans will be able to fully emerge
Immerse.



Ulnarian said:
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
 

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