What I learned from 10 years in virtual reality – the harsh truth
From lugging PCs in Pelican cases to Apple Vision Pro, I've witnessed a decade of VR's evolution firsthand. Join me as I reflect on the wild ride from 2014's billion-dollar dreams to 2024's complex reality.
In this video, I'll share:
🕰️ 0:00 Introduction and reflections from AWE 2024
🍣 0:39 Flashback to 2014: Dinner with Palmer Luckey
💼 1:05 The early days of VR development
🔮 1:42 Progress and challenges in VR
💡 2:01 Current state of VR
🤖 2:42 VR vs. AI
🔭 3:18 The future: Measured optimism about spatial computing
📊 3:48 Closing thoughts
Has VR changed everything as we once believed it would? Not exactly. But the journey has been fascinating, and the destination might be closer than we think—or completely different from what we imagined.
Whether you're a VR veteran, a curious tech enthusiast, or a skeptic, this video offers an honest, insider's perspective on an industry that continues to push boundaries and challenge expectations.
👀 What keeps you excited about VR? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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