Virtual reality

The most interesting thing that I learned from last class this week was Virtual reality (VR). VR is a technology which allows a user to interact with a computer-simulated environment, be it a real or imagined one.
“Is Virtual Life Better than Reality?” is a very interesting article which indicates VR has a big influence right now. It gives evidence that proves how people use second life to chase their dreams. However, I think VR has caught the eye of the general public for more reasons. If people use it correctly, VR will aid society in many ways. In the past, virtual reality has been nothing more than a small step beyond video games. However, it is now apparent that this technology can be used for more practical purposes. These purposes include national defense, surgical procedures and various other applications. Society has not fully acknowledged the benefits of virtual reality because it is still under development. The reason for virtual reality remaining in its development for so long is mainly due to its complexity. The hardware that has developed so far is unable to make the large calculations required by a virtual reality based machine. However, as apparent in recent years, technology is advancing at an extreme rate. This is another reason why society's hopes for virtual reality have and still should remain steady.

Reference：
Article: Is Virtual Life Better than Reality?
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/31/eveningnews/main1852600.shtml