Defying Reality: The Inside Story of the Virtual Reality Revolution
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (667 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 110198371X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Ewalt is a contributing editor to ForbesMagazine, and the author of Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It. He writes for a variety of print and online outlets, and frequently appears as an expert guest on TV, radio, and podcasts. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. David M. Ewalt is an authority on th
He lives in Brooklyn, New York. About the AuthorDavid M. Ewalt is a contributing editor to ForbesMagazine, and the author of Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It. He writes for a variety of print and online outlets, and frequently appears as an expert guest on TV, radio, and podcasts. Ewalt is an authority on the intersections among gaming, technology, and business.
Ewalt looks at how businesses are already using this tech to revolutionize the world around us, and what we can expect in the future. Yet little is known about the history of these technologies. A person who can’t walk can experience a marathon from the perspective of an Olympic champion. But you probably haven’t yet realized the extent to which this technology will change the way we live. But it’s not only about spectacle. It may sound like science fiction, but this vision of the future drives billions of dollars in business and is a top priority for such companies as Facebook, Google, and Sony. And why stop there? Become a dragon and fly through the universe. Ewalt traces the story from ancient amphitheaters to Cold War military laboratories, through decades of hype and failure, to a nineteen-year-old video game aficionado who made the impossible possible. With firsthand accounts and on-the-ground reporting, Defying Reality shows how virtual reality will change our work, our play, and the way we relate to one another.. Virtual and augmented reality will impact nearly every aspect of our lives—com