For much of modern history, people have longed to find ways to temporarily escape the mundane and sometimes harsh realities of everyday life. Following the invention of the Gutenberg press, readers could use their imaginations to “get lost” in fiction books to take a break from all things ordinary. More recently, it has been inventions such as television, movies, and video games that have gotten us even closer to achieving true escapism.
And while that progress is impressive, it is likely that today’s virtual reality technology may be the biggest leap forward yet. The virtual reality experiences coming out right now are so real and immersive, that the “realness” has actually become a potential psychological pitfall for developers to overcome.
We will be able to completely immerse in new experiences such as journeying to new planets, solving mysteries, or flying alongside our favorite superheroes to prevent the next global catastrophe.
The Evolution of Virtual Reality
Although it was the most recent developments in technology that have tipped virtual reality towards mainstream use, the concept of virtual reality itself has been a long time coming.
Today’s infographic from Communications@Syracuse shows the evolution of virtual reality, and how new ideas and products over time have helped to put the technology on its current course.
Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist
