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Another Virtual Reality

Imagine being able to point into the sky and fly. Or
perhaps walk through space and connect
molecules together. These are some of the dreams
that have come with the invention of virtual reality.
With the introduction of computers, numerous
applications have been enhanced or created. The
newest technology that is being tapped is that of
artificial reality, or "virtual reality" (VR). When
Morton Heilig first got a patent for his "Sensorama
Simulator" in 1962, he had no idea that 30 years
later people would still be trying to simulate reality
and that they would be doing it so effectively.
Jaron Lanier first coined the phrase "virtual reality"
around 1989, and it has stuck ever since.
Unfortunately, this catchy name has caused people
to dream up incredible uses for this technology
including using it as a sort of drug. This became
evident when, among other people, Timothy Leary
became interested in VR. This has also worried
some of the researchers who are trying to......


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