Virtual reality

Virtual reality is a way off opening up people to a whole new type of world were they can do, be or even see anything fro the birth of the universe to its inevitable distraction. At this time we can not make anything close to this perfect reality. Bolter says " Today's technology still contains may ruptures: slow frame rates, jagged graphics, bright colours, bland lighting, system crashes."(Bolter,J.D.2000.p.g.22) Today technology have came a long way sense  Bolter write his book but we are still not there. technology has gotten to the point were video-conference are easy to manage threw the use of Skype something that Bolter seen coming. " video-conference will lead to more effective communication than a telephone call." (Bolter,J.D.2000.p.g.23)

The desktop computer has lead to a physical reputation that people can see and make sense off i.e. folders, icons and the trash bin. these are all things that every desktop and laptop have. They are a small window's in to virtual reality. Figure one is an example of a modern day desktop.

Figure 1

Transparent is a term used to describe the line that has been crossed in virtual reality to make it so real that people could lose them selves in it and get confused between the two. Bolter states that " Transparent interface would be one that erases itself, so that the user is no longer aware of confronting a medium."  (Bolter,J.D.2000.p.g.23) The movie Inception can be referenced for this as in the movie the lead protagonist is afraid of losing the grip of what is a dream and what is not just like his wife did. Could technology be so advanced that this could happen or would people action want to use it as a form of escapism and it shall become there reality instead of the physical existence. 

Bibliography


Bolter, J.D., (2000). Remediation: Understanding New Media New Ed., MIT Press. (P.20-50)