Reading: Lister p. 35 summary
It is theorised that virtual reality need not be computer-based only, nor does it have to simulate a virtual world one can explore. Virtual reality can mean a place where your mind is 'at' (so to speak). An imaginary environment where one and the other are connected. Could it then be theorised that daydreaming is the practice of virtual reality? I'd be very interested to hear comments on this topic.
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posted by Joanne at
19:30
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I suppose it could be theorised that daydreaming is similar to virtual reality, but im not sure i agree it is the practise of virtual reality.
Although I do see where your coming from, as you can create a world or experience in your mind, I personally wouldn't choose to describe daydreaming as virtual reality from a new media point of view.
Thanks for the comment :)
No, I agree that daydreaming is not part of a media perspective. However, I believe the idea being theorised is that the practise of virtual reality is being able to place yourself away from your physical being. From a new media perspective they argue whether this is purely from a computer simulated world or one you create yourself (e.g. telephone converstations). I guess what I was theorising is whether virtual reality without the aid of computer simulation has to be the imagined space between one and the other or whether it can be purely personal.
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