Episode 43 - Virtual from The Two Vague Podcast

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Episode 43 - Virtual

1 hour 2 minutes Posted Apr 23, 2022 at 11:32 am.

“Jinx, you owe me a coke”

“Does technology make us more or less virtuous?”

The game Ben can’t remember is Kung Fu Rider

Paul describes some programming languages and concepts for Ben

Ben has questions about object oriented programming for Paul

Representing everyday objects as code, databases, and going wireless

The effects of VR on the body and brain

Ben’s experience with Mass VR in Chicago

Semantics of live simulations and virtual ones

What can virtual reality contribute to experiences other than games

Experiencing television programs and movies in virtual reality… present and future

Thinking about non-entertainment uses for VR

Bill Gates’ and Steve Jobs’ visions of the future of computers

Watch the “Fantastic Voyage” trailer, and what experiences do consumers want

Envisioning educational uses for virtual reality

Adding other senses to virtual reality, and Ben talks about the movie Brainstorm

Stinky Weasel 2812 and Butt Tickler 87

Paul and Ben’s thoughts on what the future holds for virtual experiences

“An amplified version of the things that are wrong with us”

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This week Paul joins Ben to discuss the word virtual. Topics covered include: virtual experiences present and future, programming languages, virtual software environments, pioneers of the home computing industry, pondering the uses of virtual reality in the future, and envisioning improvements to VR hardware.

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