Response to Ready Player One and Black Mirror by Kaitlynn Beck

Agree

kbeck84 — 2025-10-22 17:01:41 UTC

"VR is going to make us a whole lot more social" (Pebble)

agree

2025-10-22 17:57:02 UTC

"VR can be used to create 3D body models to help with training for surgical procedures, as well as therapy for strokes, brain injuries and PTSD".(Shion)

Agree

2025-10-23 18:59:06 UTC

"This high-end simulation is created using digital hardware, software, and other tools to simulate real-world experiences. Handhelds and wearables provide tactile sensations, while headsets and glasses offer visual immersion".(Shion)

agree

2025-10-23 18:59:19 UTC

"With a wide, virtual world of social possibilities out there, the VR space could be ripe for platforms like Facebook and YouTube to put their own interpretation on the type of experiences we have." (pebble)

agree

2025-10-23 19:03:31 UTC

''Whereas social media currently relies on us being fixed to a screen, typing out how we feel, documenting what we’re up to, a Virtual project called Pool Nation wants to tempt us all to a new social scene and use tech in a far more engaging way.'' (pebble)

Dissagree

2025-10-23 19:03:45 UTC

"Whereas Oculus’ ‘Rooms’ function has been out for some time, allowing people to play cards and chat together in a virtual space, YouTube’s approach is a sign of the social times. Rather than simply experiencing something alone, the update will let you connect with others, wherever they are in the world, and hook up your microphone so you can chat about how remarkable that 360 waterfall is, together".(Pebble)

Agree

2025-10-23 19:03:55 UTC

agree

2025-10-23 19:05:07 UTC

"The virtual world could bring us all closer together – offering even more interactive ways to engage with people all around the world. With social VR, distance is no barrier"(Pebble).

disagree

2025-10-23 19:06:42 UTC

"No, we’re not just talking about sending a couple of extra messages to your boyfriend or liking more of your colleagues tweets about fantasy football" (pebbles).

agree

2025-10-23 19:08:16 UTC

because it opens more opportunities for doctors to find innovative treatments

agree

2025-10-23 19:10:49 UTC

"It doesn't matter if this is true or a rumor, but it does show that it is important to know the extent of any pain, trauma, or violence caused by others in a virtual world"(Shion).

agree

2025-10-23 19:11:06 UTC

Because every body would be doing what ever they want and wont half to worry bout getting in trouble

agree

2025-10-23 19:12:17 UTC

''People can become addicted to virtual Reality if they start exploring it they may end up ignoring their real life, the real world and people." (Shion)

Agree

2025-10-23 19:16:32 UTC

The function has been out for some time, allowing people to play cards and chat together in a virtual space

Agree

2025-10-23 19:17:19 UTC

"VR’s going to make us all a whole lot more social. But don’t take our word for it – chat to your mates in a VR bar instead whilst sipping a virtual ale." (pebble)

Agree

2025-10-23 19:25:29 UTC

''Virtual Reality can be used to treat PTSD, relieve pain, improve education, facilitate telecommuting and do office work.'' (Shion)

Agree

2025-10-23 19:28:11 UTC

"With so many platforms jumping on the social band wagon and proving that sharing really is caring, how will it actually work out there in the big bad world?" (pebble)

disagree

2025-10-23 19:32:54 UTC

allowing people to play cards and chat together in a virtual space, YouTube’s approach is a sign of the social times. Rather than simply experiencing something alone, the update will let you connect with others, wherever they are in the world, and hook up your microphone so you can chat about how remarkable that 360 waterfall is, together. Hitting the social streets later this year, it’s a step towards the kind of VR experiences possible outside a headset, yet still in the social space.

Agree

2025-10-24 01:18:04 UTC

“When you’re developing your VR experience, if social interaction is something which is important for you, build it into the process early on” (Pebble)

Disagree

2025-10-24 01:20:43 UTC

“Rather than simply experiencing something alone, the update will let you connect with others, wherever they are in the world and hook up your microphone so you can chat about how remarkable that 360 waterfall is, together” (Pebble)

Agree

2025-10-24 01:22:25 UTC

“VR can be used to create 3D body models to help with training for surgical procedures, as well as therapy for strokes, brain injuries and PTSD” (Shion)

Agree

2025-11-13 11:13:48 UTC

"This high-end simulation is created using digital hardware, software, and other tools to simulate real-world experiences.

Handhelds and wearables provide tactile sensations, while headsets and glasses offer visual immersion". (Shion)

Disagree

2025-11-13 11:18:03 UTC

"Whereas Oculus' 'Rooms' function has been out for some time, allowing people to play cards and chat together in a virtual space, YouTube's approach is a sign of the social times. Rather than simply experiencing something alone, the update will let you connect with others, wherever they are in the world, and hook up your microphone so you can chat about how remarkable that 360 waterfall is, together". (Pebble)