Publisher's Synopsis
Welcome to the future . . . - Advances in our understanding of how the brain works, combined with the explosion of immersive digital technology, are revolutionizing our lives in ways most of us canÆt imagine. A proposition as far-fetched as total ôpersonality downloadsö will soon be possibleùmeaning our great-grandchildren will be able to interact with us in the future in a virtual setting that will be indistinguishable from reality. Whether that prospect is exciting or frightening, it is very realùand may be possible in less than a decade. - - In Infinite Reality, Jim Blascovich and Jeremy Bailensonùtwo of Virtual RealityÆs most prominent and prolific authorities and experts in the fields of cognitive and behavioral psychologyùtake us on a mind-bending journey through the world of virtual reality, exploring what emerging VR technologies and their applications say about us. - - Going beyond science and technology, Infinite Reality examines timeless philosophical questions of the self and concerns about the future of personal social interaction; probes our quest for knowledge, new experiences, and deeper perspectives; ponders how ôvirtual realityö is simply an extension, unbound, of humanity for better or worse; and reveals how its latest forms will soon be seamlessly integrated into our lives. - -
